Obituary of Norma Lee Jackson

Kathleen, Georgia - Norma Lee Jackson, 83, went home to be with her personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by those she loved while they sang to her on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. A visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship. A Funeral Service honoring the life of Norma will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2:00PM at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 10157 Highway 341, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030. Immediately following the services Norma will be laid to rest at Magnolia Park Cemetery. 

Norma was born on March 3, 1938 in West Virginia to the late Bonanza Arkansas Lilly Mitchem and Garfield Roosevelt Mitchem. Norma was a strong woman who came from a difficult era of life. Being raised in the depression, she learned the value of hard work and determination and throughout her life she continued to teach those she loved the importance of each. 

 She was a very proud mother who cherished her children and sang their praises to all she knew. Norma was a proud mother of her four gifted children, a preacher, a musician, a vocalist, and an encourager. She created a special bond with each of her children. Norma was the epitome of a loving mother. Her four children look forward to the day they will be greeted at the gates of heaven with their mom's open arms. 

Norma was a very devoted Christian who followed the Lord, her, God with all her soul, mind, and strength. She read the Bible daily and grew in her daily walk with the Lord. Her acts of generosity, love, and selflessness exhibited the light of Christ. 

 Norma was known for being a collector of gifts to have on hand to brighten the day of her visitors. She will forever be remembered for her loving smile, generosity, and the love she had for her family but ultimately for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

In addition to her parents, there awaiting for her at the gates of Heaven is her beloved husband, William "Billy" V. Jackson; siblings, Nancy Anna Lee Mitchem, Goldie May Mitchem, Virginia Smith, Hilda Bailey, Mildred Bailey, George Mitchem, Clarence Mitchem, James Mitchem, Albert Mitchem, and William "Bill" Mitchem. 

Left to cherish her beautiful memory is her beloved children, Lee "Benny" Lafferty (Carol), David Lafferty (Mary), Sandy Pettry (Jimbo), Nancy Berry (Keith); grandchildren, Christopher Lafferty, Kerri Spitz (Dave), Josh Lafferty (Ashlee), Jonnie Lafferty, Houston Lafferty, Kandi Lafferty, Megan Barber, Jami Gunnoe (Austin), Cheryl Marie Clark (Scott), Charles Alan Berry, Brian Keith Berry, Nicholas Jordan Berry, Megan Jackson-Blythe (Robert); 31 great-grandchildren; Sister, Wanda Reynolds. Norma is also survived by a host of extended family members and countless friends. 

Please go to www.heritagememorialfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook and to leave an online condolence for the family. 

It is with great honor Heritage Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with Mrs. Norma Jackson's arrangements.