Iris Robnett Jackson
October 3, 1933 ~ June 28, 2024
In Memory of Iris Robnett JacksonSunrise: October 3rd, 1933, in Amelia, VASunset: June 28th, 2024, in Kennesaw, GA
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Iris Robnett Jackson, aged 90, passed away peacefully at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. She was born in Ameila, Virginia to Mahila and Alsten Winfree on October 3rd, 1933. She was the eldest of five (5) children, Samuel Winfree, Elsa Marie Winfree, Joellyn Amos, and Rodney Winfree. Iris was preceded in death by her brother Samuel, her sister Elsa, and her husband Ellis Jackson.Iris was a graduate of Russel Grove High School in 1950 and shortly after she finished school she moved to New York where she met her late husband Ellis Jackson of South Carolina. The two were married on October 27th, 1957, and from there they reared five (5) children, Kevelin Winfree, Alonzo Jackson, Ellis G. Jackson, Sandra Jackson, and Lee Jackson.In lieu of a professional career, Iris devoted herself to her family. Her responsibilities as a mother and caregiver superseded all other desires and she was committed to ensuring that her family was well taken care of. It is a difficult time for us now mourning the loss of our matriarch, however the love that Iris Jackson displayed during her life will be enough to cover us in comfort for generations.In addition to her siblings, and her children, Iris is survived by her grandchildren Saraya Jackson, Tara Thomas, Gerod Jackson, Mikel Dambreville, Elisha Jackson, Alix Saab, Kyle Jackson, Morgan Brown, and Jordan Jackson. Iris will be missed by her brother-in-law, Stinson Jackson, her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth and Lois Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends near and far including her “BFF” Marion Boyland.
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May the light of God be with you rest in peace.
To the family of Iris: Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. CSM & Mrs Thomas (Putty) Booker and Family, Amelia, Va.
Sending strength and comfort to you during this time
Heart felt condolences to the family.
Thanks for all the fun we shared as youngsters those many summers so long ago. We city cousins exchanged our concrete sidewalks for grass and dirt roads down in the country. All the new and different things I had to learn and do set the ground for my joyous life and you were a proud part of it.
Peace be with you,
Cousin Wesley
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In loving memory of an incredible Grandma / Great Grandma. You are in our hearts forever. We will remember you with every slice of cheesecake we eat.
To Ronina and the family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am going to miss talking to my cousin Iris, her so ever “Soft Spoken” voice will always remain in my loving thoughts of her.
She was a “JEWEL”💕…I am really at a lost for words…but we all know that Iris is definitely resting in his arms and surrounded by the rest of the family.
Deborah & Crystal. Brooklyn NY
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and the family at this time of your bereavement. We are lifting you up in prayer.
Thelma & Thomas Harvey, Richmond Va
To the family, Im so sorry for your loss but Goodbye is not forever, love is.Thinking of you all and wishing you peace now and in the days ahead. I really loved my Iris, my other mom. She’ll forever be in my heart. Michele W.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear of Ms. Jackson’s passing. She was such a sweet neighbor and so very proud of her family as she should. May God grant you the peace that passes all understanding. The Shaffers
I was sorry to hear about Iris passing. Iris was a dear and personal friend. So sorry I was out of town and could not attend her home going service.
I heard that it was beautiful. She would have been pleased.
My deepest condolences to the family.
Rev. Elaine McBride.