Mrs. Anna Jackson

Legacy & Life ~ Anna Idella Jackson was born on December 24, 1937 to Mr. Samuel Sanders and Ms. Mary Alice (Weatherspoon) Sanders in Moundsville, AL. To this union Anna was the only child. Anna's parent's proceeded her in death -- Samuel in July of 1992, and Mary Alice Odum in September of 1992. Her maternal grandparents were Mr. Kiel Weatherspoon & Ms. Anna (Elliott) Weatherspoon. After graduating from high school in 1956 relocating to Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1958. Anna met Joseph L. Jackson in 1959, and in September of 1960 Anna United in Holy matrimony with Joseph L. Jackson. Anna furthered her education at Cleary College where she studied Administrative Human Resources for 3 years. Anna and Joseph proceeded to bring 3 sons and 1 daughter into the world. The eldest son Joseph O'Brian, twins Keith Alan, Kirk Duane, and Marcia Kimberly. Anna served faithfully at St. John's Baptist Church for 45 years initially under the leadership of Pastor Frank Roberson until his death in 1967. In1970 Reverend Harvey Leggett was given the charge to Pastor. Anna served faithfully on Mission #2 and she lead a successful scholarship program from 1986 - 1998 raising money for students solidifying students qualified for reimbursement for college. In 1999 Anna united with the Community Church of God under the leadership of Pastor Fred L. Davis. Anna served faithfully in her community on the NAACP, Neighborhood watch coordinator, and she served people whenever and wherever she could. She gave monetary gifts to Pastors supporting the work of the ministry in multiple vineyards. She served as a sounding board to Pastors and she ministered to people whenever she could. She would pay individuals groceries if people were short on finances and she served the sick with visitation taking meals, mailing cards, providing rides for persons to and from appointments. She loved people, she would also give monetary gifts to persons in need without hesitation. She served as a true missions worker, cleaning homes and mending people's net's whether they were sinners or saints. She also worked feeding the hungry program at Brown Chapel AME church for 15 years feeding the homeless, and underprivileged. She was and is a true woman of God who fellowshipped with all denominations. In 2002 the Cities of Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor came together at the Sheraton Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan to celebrate the life of Ms. Anna Jackson. Dignitaries, Pastors, family and friends gathered to thank her for services rendered. It was a massive celebration that left a impressionable mark for all who attended. It was a celebration of a lifetime. The city of Ypsilanti declared it Anna Jackson day. Joseph L. Jackson proceeded her in death in March of 2000 they were married for 40 years. Anna leaves to cherish her son's Rev. Joseph O. Jackson, Keith A. Jackson, Kirk D. Jackson, and daughter Kimberly Jackson. Five grandchildren Demetrius Estelle, Jalen Estelle, Rachel Jackson, Jordan Jackson, and Mia Robinson along with a conglomeration of family and friends. Your presence here today is greatly appreciated - Anna's life and legacy will live on forever for those who embrace people and who are not ashamed to serve as a servant of God ~

Mrs. Anna Jackson

December 24, 1937 - April 14, 2019