OBITUARY

Nedra Edwards Jackson passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 surrounded by her family.     

She was born on September 17, 1940 to Howard and Jimmie Ruth Edwards in Morgan County, Georgia.  Nedra was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Ray Edwards, Lamar Edwards and Rhuel Edwards; her sister-in-law, Becky Edwards; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Jackson and her husband of 56 years, Colley Jackson. 

Mrs. Jackson is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Lynda Edwards; and her sister-in-law, Patsy Edwards.  Also surviving are her children, Howard Jackson, Frank Jackson, and Linda Mitchell (Jamy); as well as her grandchildren, Grayson Jackson (Jennifer), Angel Spikes (Ryan), Ben Jackson (Jenna), Eli Jackson (Amy), Cody Jackson (Gail), Jenna Sanchez (Deon), Reagan Brandon (Marshall), Jace Mitchell and Cash Jackson.  She also leaves behind 18 great grandchildren, Madison, Gavin, Hayden, Logan, Kallie, Hutson, Hunter, Chase, Roman, Ellie, Peyton, Lyla, Alarik, John Tyler, Elijah, Kamryn, Jackson and Amelia.

Nedra’s legacy will live on in the family she loved so deeply.  She was a faithful servant of God and a cherished friend to all who knew her.  While she loved spending time with her family, cooking and gardening, she loved her Lord the most.  She lived a life marked by faith, love and service to others.  Throughout her life, she remained devoted to the Great Commission, faithfully answering Christ’s call to share the gospel and make disciples.  She had a heart for reaching people with the hope of Jesus and supported missions both near and far. She participated in mission trips to New York, Maine, Canada and China while also facilitating Backyard Bible Schools and Mission Conferences through her home church of 50-plus years, Social Circle First Baptist. 

Mrs. Jackson was active in her local Women’s Missionary Union, served as Minister of Missions at her church, elected by the Southern Baptist Convention to represent Georgia on the International Mission Board.  Her life reflected a steadfast desire that others would come to know the Savior she loved and served so faithfully.  Her faith has been made sight and she is resting in the presence of Jesus. 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Meadows Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Social Circle with Rev. Mike Hardy and Rev. Chris Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow at Brownwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Madison, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nedra Jackson Global Missions Fund at Social Circle First Baptist Church.