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Sharon Jackson Obituary
January 16, 1968 – April 23, 2012
Willow Spring
Sharon Umstead Jackson, 44, passed away on Monday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Wiley Umstead and Jackie Thigpen Umstead Johnson. Sharon was a patient financial manager at Wake Medical Center.
Funeral services will be Friday, 2:00 pm at C-3 Church, Clayton. Burial will follow in the Jackson Family Cemetery in Sampson County.
Surviving are her husband, Jimmy Jackson; daughter, Jenna Marie Jackson; son, James Alexander Jackson; mother, Jackie Thigpen Johnson and step-father, Dr. George W. Johnson of Roxboro; brother, Kevin Alexander Umstead of Marietta, GA; step-sister, Mary George Johnson of Durham; step-brother, Eric Johnson of Louisburg; father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Judy Jackson of Raleigh; brothers-in-law, Johnny Jackson and wife, Cheryl and Jody Jackson and wife, Misty; all of Clayton; nieces and nephews, Skylar Umstead, Allen Jackson, Joann Jackson, Claire and Savannah Johnson; aunt, Sandra Umstead Pope of Athens, TN; uncles, Jimmy Thigpen and wife, Jacki of McMinnville, OR and Robert E. Richardson of Garner, as well as numerous cousins and friends.
In addition to her to father, she was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Raymond and Sarah Umstead; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Anne Thigpen; aunt, Hilda T. Richardson, all of Garner.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and at other times at the home of Jimmy and Judy Jackson, 533 Maple Lane, Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at any NC State Employees Credit Union, to an educational account for Jenna and Alex Jackson.
Condolences may be made to www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Jackson
Mark Rodin
May 3, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Sharon at WakeMed for ten years. She was always so helpful and friendly. As a Jew, I believe all persons are created in God's image. May Sharon's memory be a blessing to her family, friends and co-workers
Mark Rodin
May 3, 2012
I had the pleasure of working Sharon at Wake Med for ten year. She was always friendly and helpful. As a Jew I believe all persons are created in God's image. May Sharon's memory be a blessing to her family, her co-workers and her friends.
Trina Rideout
April 27, 2012
I will miss seeing you at church every Sunday! Prayers going out to the family.
Pamela Adams
April 27, 2012
Thank you for being such a faithful servant to our Lord. Thank you for watching my little baby in the nursery when we were still so new to C3 Church. We the church will look after your family! See you soon, my sister in Christ!
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April 27, 2012
Heaven has another angel. Praying for the Jackson family!!
Joanna (Cox) Lewis
April 27, 2012
I remember her eyes wide, her dimples deep and her nostrils flaring as we giggled in high school over the silliest things.....rest in peace, Sharon.
sharon underwood
April 26, 2012
God has called you home. You can be at peace now at the right hand of GOD. We miss and love you now and forever.
Sharon and Danny Underwood
Mike Figs
April 26, 2012
Sharon, you will be missed. My prayers and condolences go out to Jimmy and the family. You are now dancing with the angels and we will see each other again. God bless
Lynda Vaughn
April 26, 2012
You will be missed and my prayers go out to your family at this most difficult time.
Tina Holder
April 26, 2012
Prayers go to the Jackson family. Sharon was a great person, she will be missed. We lov u Sharon.
Brenda Dobandi
April 26, 2012
May our gracious Lord comfort you in your sorrow and fill you with His peace. I'll always remember Sharon's gentle spirit and joyful heart as she spoke of her family.
~Denise F~
April 26, 2012
God has you now Sharon, may you rest easy. Your presence will be missed. My heartfelt prayers go out to the Jackson family during your time of sorrow.
Yolanda Vega
April 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sharon was a wonderful human being.I know that her great works speak for themselves.Her crown is in glory.Sharon watch over alll of us like you have always done. God bless and wish the best for the family in this trying time.
Marie Laton
April 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family during this time of such a great loss. My God keep his loving arms around you. Heaven has opened its door to another angel. Sharon will truly be missed.
Tracy Stancil
April 26, 2012
I am truly sorry about the lost of Sharon. She was so sweet and kind to anyone that was around her. She will be missed greatly.
April 26, 2012
Our hearts goes out to the Jackson family and you will be in our prayers.
David and Linda Wilder (Willow Springs)
Patricia Smith
April 26, 2012
Sharon meant so much to our WakeMed family. She was always so kind with her wonderful smile and laughter. My prayers are with the Jackson family.
Roslyn Vaughn
April 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sharon will be missed. Her humbleness and her smiles will linger here at Wakemed PFS. I've only known Sharon for a year, but I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with her.
Beth Miller
April 26, 2012
My heart goes out to the Jackson family. Sharon was a delight to work with. She could light up a room with her beautiful smile & contagious giggle. She will be truly missed.
Jennifer Singer
April 25, 2012
Sharon,
Though I didn't know you for very long I am blessed to have worked with such a wonderful person. You will surely be missed. My prayers are with your family.
Vilma Buzaite
April 25, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal...So sorry to the Jackson family we all miss her here at WakeMed just looking if she will walk in thru the door again... it hasnt been the same it never will be. Prayers for the whole family.
Devonda Dasher
April 25, 2012
Sharon, you will truly be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
Glenda Sandlin
April 25, 2012
My heart goes out to the Jackson family and our Wakemed family. Sharon was a wonderful person, I enjoyed the breif time she was my teamleader and long time friendship over the years. May you find comfort by your faith in God.
(Wakemed co-worker)
April 25, 2012
It's wonderful to work with the boss just like you. Sharon, you will be miss...
-Huong Nguyen (Cary, NC)
April 25, 2012
MY HEART IS SO BROKEN, I WILL MISS HER SO MUCH
Deborah Williams Foster
Wake Emergency Physicians
Melanie Amos
April 25, 2012
My condolences to the Jackson family. So sorry for your loss. I haven't known Sharon long (Wakemed) but she will be missed.
Wanda Nicholson
April 25, 2012
Sharon was one of the sweetest, most patient and delightful people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. That smile and dimples could brighten any day. This is so shocking and sad to lose such a light in this world much too soon. Sharon and I worked together in the early 1990's for a few years. I think it was her first job out of college and I was delighted to 'mentor' her as we became a team. Stayed in touch over the years, but not often enough. Time has a way of slipping away; there's never enough of it. Sharon's love for her family and her faith were evident and it is hoped that will sustain Jimmy, Alex, & Jenna and all her family in the days and years ahead. Sharon was much loved and will be so missed.
Cheryl Alston
April 25, 2012
Sharon,
Your presence here is truly missed. I am honored to have known and worked with you. May you forever rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to your loved ones.
Kathy Esser
April 25, 2012
Sharon you were an Angel among us and now the Lord has called you home. My heartfelt prayers go out to the family you had to leave behind. May our Lord comfort and sustain them in their loss. May they also find comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone in that loss . We will all miss you.
Arleathea Johnson
April 25, 2012
My prayers go out to the Jackson family. I had the pleasure of working with Sharon at Wakemed and she was so upbeat and always positive. Sharon you will truly be missed.
Lisa Sweeden
April 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Jackson Family. Although I did not know Sharon very long she was a wonderful person to work with.
Debra Williams
April 25, 2012
Sharon,
You will be missed. It was a pleasure working with you. Your family will always be in my prayers & thoughts.
Valerie Vaughn
April 25, 2012
My prayers go out to the family. I am truly sorry for your lost. Sharon was a wonderful person who will be missed. V Vaughn (Wakemed)
Yolanda Roberts (WakeMed)
April 25, 2012
Gone to soon...my family is with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Nicole Graham
April 25, 2012
So Sorry. She was so sweet to me. I will miss her
Russ & Sue Brown & family
April 25, 2012
Our prayers for peace & comfort for you all in this time of sadness.
April 25, 2012
The Family will be in my prayers.I'm so sorry about your lost.
Marie Strickland (WakeMed)
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