Catherine (Cathy) Atricia Jackson Draine entered into rest on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was the youngest of eleven children born to the late Catherine and Wade Jackson. Cathy was a dedicated member of the Everfaithful Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully in various organizations under the leadership of Bishop Rosa L. Williams. Many people thought she was Pastor William’s daughter. Later Cathy joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, GA, where she sang in the choir until her illness. Cathy was educated in the public schools of Richmond County. She was a 1978/79 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School, a 1983 graduate of Paine College, and she received her Masters of Education from Lesley University in 2005. Cathy was a devoted and outstanding teacher in the Richmond County School System. She was chosen teacher of the year at Copeland Elementary School and received a Golden Apple Award in 2008-2009. She retired after 31 years of service.

Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Wade Jackson, sisters, Ruby M. Jackson and Edwina Burwell. Brothers: Wade F, Robert C. (RC), Jimmy L., and David W. Jackson.

In 1998 Cathy was united in marriage to James Allen Draine III. Cathy’s legacy, love for Christ, and caring spirit will live on and be cherished by her husband, James Draine; children, Camille and James Draine lV, Beech Island, SC; Ariana Draine; grandchildren, Bailee and Braylen Reaves, Atlanta, GA; sisters; Deborah (James) Keys, Eloise Lambert, Augusta, GA, and Carolyn (Samuel) Jackson, West Palm Beach, FL. A brother, Carlton (Tressa) Jackson, Augusta, GA; a mother-in-law, Caroline Griffith-Meyers, Walterboro, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and close friends.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm.

A celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA.

Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens, 3666 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah, GA.

Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706)790-8858.