Ida Cosby Asbury Jackson Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Ida Cosby Asbury Jackson

IDA COSBY JACKSON, 62, of Greensboro, GA, passed on to the Ancestral Plain on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born to the late Henry L. Asbury and Ruth Cosby Asbury, on September 27, 1958, in Greensboro, GA. Miss Ida graduated from Greene County High School in 1976 and received a Bachelors in Education from then Clark College, now known as the Illustrious Clark Atlanta University, in 1980. She married United States Army Sergeant Raymond B. Jackson in 1979. In love, they lived together in College Park, GA, and briefly in Copperas Cove, TX, before relocating to Greensboro, GA, where the sweethearts grew up. Ida was an elementary and middle school teacher until she decided to balance her health in the summer of 2020.

Mrs. Jackson was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students and children from several types of communities. In 2018, she founded the Globe Trotters World Education Program and worked directly with the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. She received many honors for her work via sponsorships and scholarships to provide funding for all children. The State of Georgia Educator has taught thousands of children throughout her 40-year career, spanning over generations of families in several districts. Her fine arts programming reached Hancock County, Taliaferro County, Newton County, Greene County, and Putnam County.

The Diva was a second-generation legacy and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She was a proud member of Historic Springfield Baptist Church. She wrote more than 200 articles for the Herald-Journal in Greensboro, GA, in which she recorded the history of the church as a contribution to her faith in GOD. Further, she gave much love and time to children in the Greensboro area through her Magnificent Monday, Terrific Tuesday, and Wonderful Wednesday programming. Her acts of service also extended to front-line workers and public service officials through monthly dinner sponsorships. Though she did much more, there will never be enough ink or paper that can truly capture all of her good deeds. She loved to travel and spent celebratory times in her Johns Creek home, "The Villa."

She loved her children with her husband throughout her lifetime with no limitations. Ida is survived by her husband, Raymond B. Jackson, and her four children: Ryan B. Jackson, Cliff R. Jackson, Ian Z.C. Jackson, and Lyrric M.R. Jackson. She is also survived by her Daughter-in-Law, Tia Jackson, and her two grandchildren, Zian C. Jackson and Nia G. Jackson.

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IN REMEMBRANCE: thank for you touching so many lives of kids.. never to be forgotten. My friend I miss you. The Legacy you left behind will remain.

Thinking of the Jackson and Cosby families; so sorry for your loss.
Davilyn Rainwater

Rest n Peace Cuz Love Sheila Smith

THINKING OF YOU WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYER.
- WILLIAM and EVOYN W. NESBIT, GRIFFIN, GEORGIA

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. RIP Ida! From Eva Hurt Hawes

Praying for my family.Ida was my cousin.It will not be the same when I come home from New Jersey.She will always pick me up from the Train Station or the Airport in Atlanta.We will hug each other so tight.Rest my dear cousin in God arms.

Sending heartfelt condolences to Raymond and the family. Sorry for your loss, praying that God will strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Miles & Lula Walker

My friend, high school classmate. We grew up together. I will miss you so much. I truly wish I could attend. You will always be in my heart forever. To the family my condolences she will be missed.

My deepest condolences to the Cosby/Jackson Family and praying for Raymond and the family during this difficult time. I'm going to miss you Auntie Ida, you were always there to help and share in our special moments, we were looking forward to so many more, but I know that you will be there with us in spirit. Well Done our "Queen", Fly High!! Love, Shonda, Dexter, Morgan, Brenda & Alvin Jr.

She had such a bright and shining aura, I could feel her energy before she stepped in the room. Her presence called for respect and her works inspire so many to walk in their purpose! I am praying for all of her beautiful loved ones. Much Love, De'Andria

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You were taken from this world, too soon. Your light will be missed. Marie and Drew Boswell

My deepest condolences to the family.She was a very sweet person inside and out. From Brenda Gresham Reese.

For you Ida and the Jackson Family she was a wonderful, talented woman. God Bless.

The day I met Ms. Jackson, I understood why my Cliff and Lyric are such wonderful, amazing human beings. Ms. Jackson was an inspiring, generous, and passionate educator. She embodied the kind of intelligence and sensitivity we all hope and pray for in our classrooms. The world will surely miss her dearly, but her spirit lives on in her family as well as all the lives she touched that were made richer for her presence. God Bless the Jackson Family. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Therese Aun

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal" ... Raymond, our prayers are with you and your family. May the beautiful memories that you have shared sustain you during this difficult time. luv Coach Mac & Hilda ....Florence, SC

God shall wipe away every tear from our eyes! "Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength."
With Love, Mark and Valerie Hurt, Marneshia and Mark K

Accept my heartfelt sympathy. You will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Benita Peek

So Sorry to hear about the loss of your love one.Keeping the family in prayers❤.Octavia A.Heath

To the Family of Mrs. Ida My deepest sympathy Carla Jackson and family

Prayers for the Asbury/Jackson Family.

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Mrs. Ida; I'm sure going to miss you Queen. We didn't talk daily but when we did we laughed. You are a sweet and joyous woman who loved her family. And you let us your family know you loved them. You hurt me with this one. Ryan I'm here for you; Lyrics, Ian and Raymond. I love my family! -KeKe(forever her long hair princess)