Valerie Y. Jackson, 61, passed Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST, Sunday, June 30, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Tyrome Thomas, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, June 29, 2024.

A Time to be Born: She was born in Fort Benning (Fort Moore), Georgia to the lovely Evelyn McCoy.

A Time to Grow: “Val” graduated from Chavala High School in Seale, AL with the class of 1980. She went to further her education at The Alabama State University where she graduated in 1984.

A Time to Work: Val was formally employed at the Phenix City Board of Education, Phenix City Police Department, and most recently Aflac where she had recently retired after 26 years.

A Time to Serve: Valerie was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served faithfully as the Financial Clerk. She was a devoted liaison on the Alumni Committee for ASU assisting the youth of the surrounding area to pursue higher education. To further her reach into the community, she continued to strive for excellency by becoming a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

A Time to Love: ”Val” was cherished by her daughter Tiana Jackson, Her son Tommy Jackson, Her grandkids Lauren Johnson, Dianell “DJ” Jackson, and Willie “J’Will” Coleman.

A Time to Depart: On Tuesday, June 18 2024, God called her name so softly only she could hear, and no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near. Valerie departed from us late in the evening at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A Time to Remember: Valerie was survived by her loving mother Evelyn McCoy; her daughter Tiana Jackson, her son Tommy Jackson; grandchildren Lauren Johnson, Dianell Jackson, and Willie Coleman IV; brothers- Donald Lee, Bruce Lee, Carey McCoy; nephew Albert Jackson; a host of aunts,uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.