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Harveta Jackson Obituary
February 24, 1943 - December 12, 2023
Columbus, Georgia - Miss. Harveta C. Jackson of Columbus passed away quietly Tuesday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the age of 80. A native of Phenix City, AL and the daughter of the late Lillian Green, Harveta was a 1959 graduate of Spencer High School and attended Tuskegee Institute. She retired from Bellsouth Telephone Company and was a professional seamstress. A devout Christian, she was a member of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church serving as Administrative Assistant, W.M.U., past Youth Director, B.T.U. Teacher, Vacation Bible School Director and Church Decorator. She served as Financial Secretary of the East Alabama Congress of Christian Education.
Miss. Jackson is survived by the Franchise Missionary Baptist Church Family.
Miss. Jackson will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 after an Eleven O'clock AM Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church officiated by the Pastor, Dr. Raymond Cochran, Sr. Visitation is 1:00 til 5:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences and guest booking signing may be made at progressivefuneralhome.com. The Progressive Staff is privileged to serve the Jackson and Franchise Missionary Baptist Church Family.
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Quincy Scott
April 6, 2024
Gosh! What fond memories of both she and mama Lilian. Military days and beyond. Veta was funny and kind, a joy to be around. I am saddened by her loss.
Tiffany Cotton
January 14, 2024
Sorry to hear about her she was a sweet lady
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