The funeral services for the late Ms. Georgia Mae “Duchess” Jackson, who departed this life on Friday, September 5, 2025, will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the Jesus Christ Tabernacle of Deliverance in Sylvester, Georgia with the Pastor, Reverend Webbie Hill, Presiding. Reverend Herman West will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden in Sylvester, Georgia.
On March 5, 1960, a beautiful angel was welcomed into this world. Georgia Mae Jackson was born in Sylvester, Georgia to Albert Jackson and Maggie Collins Jackson.
Georgia was educated in the Worth County Public School System and graduated in 1978.
She accepted Christ as Lord of her life and worshipped at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shingler, Georgia.
Georgia was gifted with a passion and love for her family and for cooking her signature dishes, such as greens, chitterlings, and fried chicken and grilled foods.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, Georgia’s life came to a peaceful end while at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Her parents, two sisters, Fannie Mae Green Williams, Elizabeth Jackson, four brothers, James Jackson, George Jackson, Sr., David Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, have all preceded her in death.
Georgia’s life will be remembered by her loving and devoted children, Sitongue Jackson, Kendrick (Cynthia) Jackson; her adored grandchildren, Quisheima “Libby” Jackson, Benjamin Jackson, Nykeria Jackson, Kadosia Seay, Jeremiah Seay, Nehemiah Seay, Kendricka Thomas; a host of great grandchildren; a sister, Brenda Banks of Ashburn, Georgia; five brothers, Cornell Jackson, Leon Jackson, Emmitt Jackson, Charlie Bob (Gwen) Williams, all of Sylvester, Georgia, J. B. Collins of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters-in-law, Jewel Jackson, Lois Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.
Another Angel has gained her wings. My beautiful cousin Duchess will be sorely missed. Praying for the all families affected by the loss if such a beautiful sweet soul. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Sweet Angel.
My Condolences and prayers to the Families and Friends.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends
To the Jackson Family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of Georgia, I pray God will comfort you all in this difficult time. It's been years since I seen Georgia and may she rest in peace.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of a long time friend (Duchess). May your family know I mourned her loss too.RIP My friend.
My condolences 💐 to the family. Praying for you guys 🙏🏾
+ R.I.H + Auntie You will be truly missed by the family and friends but definitely not forgotten.
My other mom I definitely miss you. I hope you are safe now and in a great place. I love you ma❤️
My Prayers and condolences to the family. Georgia you will truly be missed. I've known you for a long time. It was such a a surprise when I saw this. You was such a a good friend, and neighbor. Take your rest.The Words of the Lod says ' To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord."
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