JACKSON - Velma Jackson, 70, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 24, 2014 at her Yulee residence.
Mrs. Jackson was born August 9, 1943 in Sprigg, WV and moved to Yulee in 1980. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Jackson's life revolved around her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved life and always took time to be involved with her children's education and other areas of their lives. She loved animals and they loved her. She loved sunrises on the beach and looked forward to family gatherings when she loved to prepare meals; especially the holidays.
She was predeceased by a son, Stephen Wayne Francis.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Kevin Francis (Gloria) of Safety Harbor, FL, William Brent Francis and James Gerald Francis, both of Yulee, FL; 10 grandchildren, Charles, Christopher, Nikole, Heidi, Josh, Kyle, Jenna, Jacob, Peyton, James and Stephen; and five great grandchildren, Kenneth, Christian, Chandler, Zoey and Maleah.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31 in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Sides officiating. Interment will follow in the family burial estate in Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home.
Any donations for Mrs. Jackson should be sent to Green Pine Funeral Home.