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Early Life

On Thursday, April 13th 1944, Reverend Jacquelyn Joseph Jackson and Joycelon (Joycelyn) Joseph (Formerly Wilson) were born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Henrietta Marsh Grosley and Anthony Joseph. The “Twin’s” early life was dedicated to the Church at Second Mount Olive. And the value of education was weaned together with spirituality. They attended Valena C. Jones Elementary and Joseph S. Clark Sr. Highschool. “Jackie,” as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, started out giving speeches to various organizations and churches throughout New Orleans East Parrish. Her most memorable rendition of James Weldon Johnson’s The Creation Story crafted her love for ministry and the power of words.

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Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO)

Joseph S. Clark High School (Class of 1962)

Later Life

Higher Education at Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) would prepare Jackie to attain a job with the City of New Orleans and other great establishments of education, such as the Greenforest Christian Academy in Decatur, Georgia. Most of all of her proudest accomplishments would come as a mother on the 24th of February, 1965 with the birth of her baby boy, William W. Jackson, Jr. as the first of Nine Children; Esther Perez (1966), Rachel A. Jackson (1969), Michael P. Jackson (1972), Damon L. Jackson (1975), Patrice L. Joseph (1976), Patrick J. Joseph (1978), and her own set of twins in July of 1981, Joél L. Joseph, and Joyelle L. Joseph. Despite working hard as a mother and providing Jackie kept achieving and striving in her own lane as a minister, educator and philanthropist with her move to Stone Mountain, Georgia in August of 1988.

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Through Reverend Jacquelyn Joseph Jackson's Life is a Call to Ministry, Education and Leadership

Accountant City Hall in New Orleans East Parrish in Louisiana
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Greenforest Christian Academy in Decatur, Georgia
Full-Time Licensed and Ordained Minister at Greater Bethany Church in Atlanta, Georgia

Accomplishments

Here are Just a Few of Momma's Accomplishments

Bachelor's Degree
Ordained and Licensed Minister in the State of Georgia
Certified Teacher

Legacy

“To be Young, Gifted and Black,” as Nina Simone would say, is a struggle, especially with motherhood and a call to ministry in life, as Jackie continued to serve in various capacities of ministry for over 36 years until her passing. Her last appointment was at the Greater Bethany Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to that she would attain multiple certifications and become ordained as a licensed minister from the Beulah Heights Bible College. Her impact on ministry, church and children (with Over 27 grand and great grandchildren) would live on into her seventies. Her most pressing gift as author and speaker would deliver messages, such as “7 Suitcases,” describing the trials, testimonies and triumphs of transition. Her legacy of love and laughter shined in moments of challenge and controversy. The Reverend Jacquelyn Joseph Jackson leaves behind standards of excellence yet to be achieved. The Bible declares in Ecclesiastes 3, that in life there is a season for everything. This season of her life planted and rooted seeds on great ground.

Legacy of Children