Alberta Jasper Obituary

Former Councilwoman AUGUSTA, Ga.- Entered into rest Saturday, August 30, 2003 at Westwood Medical Center, Mrs. Alberta Jasper of Mauge St. Mrs. Jasper was a native of Columbia County, where she was a member of Good Hope Baptist Missionary Church, where she served on the Missionary Ministry and sang on the Senior Choir. Mrs. Jasper was an active person in local politics since 1973. She served as third and first Vice-Chairperson on the Richmond County Democratic Party. In 1975, she founded the League of Democratic Women of Richmond County. She also served as its first president until failing health. She also served as the Chaplin for the Local Chapter as well as Chaplin for the Georgia Federation of Democratic Woman. Constantly striving to improve, she organized the Young Democrats in 1975. Mrs. Jasper served on the Augusta City Council in 1978 and 1988. In 1989, she was appointed to the Augusta Housing Authority. She also served on the Advisory Board for T.O.T.E. (Transportation of the Elderly). Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Vernell Hill, Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Curtis, Evans and Mrs. Marie McFashion, Los Angeles; grandson, Mr. Roger T. Thompson, Jr.; devoted niece, Ms. Matilda Lewis; four sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 4, 2003 at 3 p.m. from Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Johnny Hatney officiating. Interment will be in Second Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Appling, Ga. Friends may call at 1422 Mauge St. or at the funeral home. The Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800s. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Sep. 3, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Alberta Jasper

5 Entries

Phil Owens

September 6, 2003

Aunt Alberta was like my grandmother. She is my grandmother's older sister, and I used to visit every summer from Los Angeles. I don't know if the point was to make sure that my upbringing, and our family, didn't stray too far away from our roots in Georgia, or coincidentally to give my mom a break. Whatever, I loved Aunt Alberta for giving me so much. There was nothing like the food (the farmers market for butter beans, or breakfasts of scrambled eggs with pancakes the size of the skillet), politics (campaigning for Thomas Allgood, Ed McIntyre and Jimmy Carter; registering voters), the people around her (family and friends), or several activities around church every week. She was so good and inspirational to me that all I wanted to do was to make good, and live up to what she and my family wanted for me. If you can imagine what it's like to be in a family with so much strength, and the momentum that it provides, it was rich. Thank you, God, and I love you Aunt Alberta. I think all God wants for any of us is to give life the way you did.

Angelia Dixon- Debarlabon

September 4, 2003

To the Family,Love Peace And Rest.

In the absent of Alberta please take comfort in God's word in sending His Son Jesus.In Jonh 14:16 And I will pray the Father,and he shall give you another comforter,that he may abide with you for ever.

Angelia Dixon-Debarlabon

God's Presence forever be

with you and your's

Cleveland Ashley

September 3, 2003

3 Sep 03

To Vernell and the Burns Family,

At some point in time, God’s greater plan calls for us all to return home. Alberta Jasper’s influence has had a great impact on many in this city and state. There will be others to carry on the work she began here. We are all the better for having known her and will do our best because we know that she will be watching.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelations 22:12

Peace and Blessings,

Bettye Bailey

September 3, 2003

Vernell,

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. I can remember the days when she taught us Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Good Hope on 13th St. I appreciate her keeping us straight and on the right road. She was a great leader in the Augusta community.

We will keep your family in our prayers.

RUTHIE JONES LEWIS

September 3, 2003

GOD IS TOO GOOD TO BE UNKIND,HE IS TOO WISE TO BE MISTAKEN, AND WHEN YOU CAN'T TRACE HIS HAND, THAT'S WHEN YOU MUST LEARN TO TRUST HIS HEART.

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