Debra Miller Jackson
June 15, 1957 ~ January 16, 2005
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fairview – Debra “Deb” Miller Jackson, 47, of 1131 Old Fort Road, died Sunday, January 16, 2005.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of Eva Marlowe Miller of Fairview and the late Joe Miller.
Deb was one of the founding members of Ecclesia Baptist Church where she was a member of the Administrative Board and was the Children’s Church Minister. Deb was a former elementary school teacher. She believed in living life to the fullest and had a great sense of humor.
She was a great wife and mother and in addition to her mother, is survived by her husband of 22 years, Charlie Jackson; a daughter, Sonnie Jackson and three sons, Ross, Luke and JoeWade Jackson, all of the home. She is survived by one sister, Kay Miller of Fairview and was preceded in death by two sisters, Sherry Akins and Linda Miller.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. John Thomas. Burial will be in the Spring Mountain Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home on Long Shoals Road and at other times will be at the residence.
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I LOVE YOU MOMMY I MISS YOU SOOOOO BAD!!!!
Charlie and family We are so sorry to hear about Deb.she will always have a special place in our hearts. You and the children are in our thoughts and prayer’s. Coy,Colleen,and Dawn Calhoun
We are so sorry for your loss. It is a great tragedy. She was a wonderful person and had such a caring attitude for everyone. She was loved by everyone who came in contact with her.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Debra.
I did not know her, but am a friend of Susan Miller’s and heard many wonderful things about her. God bless your family and may he give you comfort at this difficult time.
Dear Charlie, Ross, Sonnie, Luke, JoeWade, Aunt Eva, and Kay: I am so very sorry about your loss — and our loss. When I think of Deb, hardworking and wicked sense of humor come to mind. Her love for her family was so evident and her ever-present smile beamed. Whatever the situation, she was never without witty side remarks that I so much enjoyed. What fun she brought to our family. You will all be in my prayers for the difficult days ahead. May God wrap you in His peace and comfort your hearts. I love you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie,and Family We are sorry for the lost of Deb. We loved her too. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. We are praying for all OF you. May God bless you. Bud & Betty BIDDIX
My family and my mother, Estelle Gibbs were stunned to learn of Debra’s untimely passing. Through her obituary. she was loved by many people. We regret that we are unable to come to her funeral but our thoughts are with you, and we extend our deepest sympathy.
May God’s hand be upon your family during this time of grief. Thgere are many fond memories of how much joy each of you brought to our lives as neighbors and friends. Debra’s life was and is a model of how God worksShe will be missed but always remembered for her dedication to the teaching of Lord’s word and the compassion Debra’s life exposed to every one swhe met. We can rejoice in knowing one day we will be with her again. May God bless each and everyone of you as you carry on Debra’s labor of love. Thanks you and God Bless You.
May God’s hand be upon your family during this time of grief. There are many fond memories of how much joy each of you brought to our lives as neighbors and friends. Debra’s life was and is a model of how God works. She will be missed but always remembered for her strong and personal dedication to the teaching of God’s word and all the compassion Debra’s life exposed to every one she met. We can rejoice in knowing one day we will be with her again. May God bless each and everyone of you as through you Debra’s labor of love will continue to carry on . Thanks and God Bless You.
To Charlie and Kids:
Words can’t even say how much Deb will be missed. She was a strong and entertaining leader and a great teacher. And we will miss her tremendously! Sunday mornings will not be the same without her. And no one will be able to replace her. We love her. And we love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Eva and Kay,
We am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim, Beverly, & Devin
My thoughts and prayers goes out to all the family. Debra was always a good person and hard worker. Spend a lot of time at the Miller’s in the good ole’ school days. Sorry, Eva and Kay about the great loss to the family.
Sorry to hear of our Loss. I loved Deb as my adopted daughter. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonnie and my daughter Lara were soccer players together. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Charlie, Ross, Sonnie, Joe Wade & Luke,
Our family sends our sympathy for your family in this time of sadness. Your wife and mother touched many lives. Her worn out bible was a blessing to see. Please take comfort in knowing that she is now sitting in the arms of Jesus and so proud of her family. If we can be of help in any way, please call.
I did not know Mrs. Jackson personally, but I am good friends with her daughter Sonnie. I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for you all.
Sonnie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie, kids and family,
I regret that I didn’t get to know Ms. Deb as well as the rest of my family but through the stories that have been shared with me I came to know her and love her. I will never forget the first Sunday David went to children’s church under her supervision and I went to pick him up. There he sat with all the other children, still and quiet. I went home and asked my mother….who is that woman, she is a miracle worker. Deb expected my son to be normal. She expected the same things from him that she did of all the other children. For that I will never forget her. My family’s visits to Ecclesia will never be the same.
Deb taught many lessons in the life that she lived. Remember them and pass them along and in that way a piece of her will keep on living.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all.
With God’s love,
Kelly Dotson
All of our prayers are with you all at this time. Love Karen, Patrick and Kyle
Charlie,Ross,Luke,Sonnie,JoeWade,Eva and Kay,
There are no words to describe what we feel or what you feel. Just know that Deb loved all of you with all of her being. Her strength of character(and what a character she was),dedication and commitment to God and family and her great sense of humor will always be remembered. All of you have exemplified the strengths of faith that she instilled in you. She prepared you to be able to go on with life and we know that you will, to honor her memory. I, personally,(Sandra) will always be grateful for the way she could one-up Jerry. That will never happen with anyone else.Much, much more could be said, but will not at this time. You know we love you and are here, always. Deb was our soulmate, and so are you!
Much love and sympathy and hope for tomorrow!!!
Sandra and Jerry