On Sunday, 7 May 2023, Josephine "Elizabeth" Jackson of Purcellville, VA, gained her wings at the Dulles Rehabilitation Center in Herndon, Virginia . She was the eldest daughter born to the late Nathaniel Gibson Smith and Josephine Jackson Smith on 10 May 1931. Elizabeth was born, raised, and educated in Loudoun County. She loved Purcellville where she continued to live after her marriage to Jefferson (Sonny) Theodore Jackson 10 April 1949. Sonny and Elizabeth were married for 28 years until his death 21 November 1977. She lived in Purcellville for 89 years until moving to live with her daughter Jennifer in Herndon, VA in 2020.

Elizabeth gave her life to God at an early age by joining Grace Methodist Episcopal Church located in Lincoln, VA. She was a very active member and continued to do so when the new church Grace Annex United Methodist, was built located in Purcellville, VA. As many of you know, Grace Annex was built by the African American Community brick by brick which remains a great source of pride and history. With the consolidation of Powell's Grove, Austin Grove, and Grace Annex, the new church name was AGAPE United Methodist Church which she attended until her mobility limited her participation on a regular basis.

Elizabeth was employed by several families throughout the area, such as the Nichols, Bogle, Whitten, Wheaton, and Buxton. Due to her passion for caring for others, she completed her qualifications to work in the health care field as a CNA at the Loudoun Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Leesburg, VA until retirement. Elizabeth was also known as a fantastic cook, which led to catering opportunities in the private and commercial sectors throughout the region.

Elizabeth is survived by her beloved sister Ann Margaret Green, Springfield, VA, her devoted children: son, Jeffrey L. Jackson (Roberta), Middleburg, VA, daughter, Jennifer J. Smith (Kenneth), Herndon, VA; grandsons Spencer L. Smith (Wendy Truitt Smith), Jacksonville, FL, Jacquin Gilchrist (Marylina), Miami, FL, Jon-Howard L. Ramey, Silver Spring , MD, granddaughter, Jessica J. Mumford (John), Huntingdon, PA; great- grandsons, Joseph W. Westbrook, Jacques P. Gilchrist, Jackson R. Mumford, Mattice Gilchrist, great granddaughters, Sidney L. Smith, Addison

R. Smith, Nova Ramey, Margaret J. Mumford; great-great grandson, Jaylin E. Westbrook; sisters­ in-law , Geraldine Smith, Purcellville, VA, Gloria Smith, Leesburg, VA. Special Cousin, Helen Hall, Special friends, Mabel Costello, Margaret Bruce Harris, Erick Chinn, god-son Mark Smith; god ­ daughter Lakia Green, and host of other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Josephine Smith; husband, Jefferson T. Jackson, sons, Howard L. Ramey and Steve D. Jackson; Brothers James N. Smith, Charles G. Smith, Carl Smith and John Smith; and Sister, Viola Helen Hughes

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to: Agape United Methodist Church,

P.O. BOX 188 Purcellville, VA 20134, or lnova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , 235 Old Waterford Road, NW Leesburg, VA 20175

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