Diane Hamilton Jackson, 66, of Tifton, Georgia passed away on July 21, 2022, with her husband and son by her side.
Diane was born in Tifton, GA on September 8, 1955, to the late Jim Staggs Hamilton and Jane Carolyn Castleberry Hamilton. Diane graduated from Tift County High School and Wesleyan College in Macon. She received her Masters degree from Valdosta State University. Diane taught at Tiftarea Academy, Spencer Elementary and then at ABAC in the Humanities Department for fifteen years.
Diane married the love of her life, Roy Jackson, Jr. on April 8, 1979. Their love for each other was witnessed throughout their forty-three years of marriage through affection, compassion, care, and self-sacrifice. As she developed Alzheimer’s, Roy was devoted to and cared for Diane tirelessly and with patience, love and affection.
Diane enjoyed playing the piano and loved to travel. She enjoyed annual trips to Cancun, Mexico and relaxing weekends at Fernandina Beach. Diane enjoyed long walks on the beach hunting for shark teeth and sea glass treasures.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Jackson, Jr; son Rollins Jackson and his wife Deidra and her truly loved grandchildren, Madeline Jackson and Britton Jackson. Diane is also survived by her sister, Mary Jane Hamilton Smith (Bruce) of Greensboro, GA. She was preceded in death by her sister, Harriett Ann Hamilton of Toms River, NJ.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to the many healthcare workers and caregivers who provided assistance and loving care to Diane, including the staff at Cypress Pond and Seasons Senior Care, and Hospice of Tift Area.
A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Jackson at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Jim Jackson will officiate. A eulogy will be given by Mary Jane Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial donations be made to Hospice of Tift Area, 618 Central Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794 or the Alzheimer’s Association, SW GA Regional Office, 2402 Tift Avenue North, Suite 102, Tifton, GA 31794.