Obituaries

In Memory: 'Card Lady' Donna Jackson, 67

Donna Jackson was known as the Card Lady at First Baptist Canton.

The following obituary was submitted by Sosebee Funeral Home:

Donna Jackson, 67, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at Heritage Hospice in Marietta. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at First Baptist Church Canton with Dr. George Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family received friends on Wednesday at Sosebee Funeral Home. Jackson will lie-in-state on Thursday from noon until 1 pm at the church. 

Mrs. Jackson was a member of First Baptist Church Canton where she was known as the Card Lady. She was retired from Edward’s Baking Company and member of Chapter W. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Jackson; survivors include her siblings, Susan (Danny) Young of Atlanta and Ralph (Cathy) Matthews of Canton; 4 nieces, 1 nephew, 3 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews; one aunt and several cousins also survive. 

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter, 1015 Univeter Rd., Canton, GA. 30115. 

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