Dorothy Dot Owens Jackson

Dot Jackson was a tireless Christian servant who lived in Atlanta since 1948. She was married to Edward E. Jackson for 34 years. They fell in love while at the University of Georgia after World War II. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in her death by her devoted husband.

Mrs. Jackson earned a B.S. degree in Home Economics from UGA and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She entered college at age 16 after graduating as the valedictorian of Albany High School in Albany, Georgia, where she and her brother Dawson Owens were the first twins born in Phoebe Putney Hospital.

Mrs. Jackson had numerous accomplishments during her remarkable life. Most of all, she inspired those around her with her kindness, love, generosity and an uncompromising joy for life.

At her church, North Avenue Presbyterian, she served as a Deacon, taught elementary Sunday School, was chair for eight years of the North Avenue Circle for Women and president of the North Avenue Presbyterian Women of the church. At North Avenue, she was a pillar of strength in supporting the Atlanta Women & Children Shelter. Along with helping the homeless, her other community passions were supporting with purpose The Lovett School and praising the great work of Skyland Trail.

In her earlier years, Mrs. Jackson painted often and beautifully and was a active volunteer at Lovett, where her sons graduated, and assumed a number of volunteer positions for the school.

Mrs. Jackson is survived by her brother: Charles Inman Owens, Jr. of Albany; her sons: Doug, Clay and Glen Jackson; daughters in law: Jane and Claire Jackson; grandchildren: Virginia, Jeff, Laura, Audrey and Clayton; niece: Susan Owens Greene of Albany and cousins: Beverly Cumming and John Bain of Richmond, Virginia.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Monday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at North Avenue Presbyterian Church with Reverend Scott Weimer officiating. Family will greet friends and share special memories about Mrs. Jackson on Sunday, October 16 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at H.M. Patterson & Son located on 1020 Spring Street.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Atlanta Women & Children Shelter and Skyland Trail.