Laurine Evans Jackson

Laurine Evans Jackson was born January 23, 1928 in Newnan and was the child of the late Joseph Bernard and Jessie Cash Evans. As a young woman, she would meet the man with whom she would spend the next 51 years of her life, Joseph William Jackson. They would make their home in the section of town known as East Newnan. They were surrounded by hardworking people, just as themselves. It was a close knit community where life revolved around the mill where most of them would work. Neighbor looked after neighbor and quite literally, the village helped raise each other’s children. You hear a phrase tossed about these last few years about women who are “Proverbs 31” women. The women of her day, and Laurine was no exception, took great care to lay the foundation for a home where the God in whom she believed so strongly would be the center of her home. Laurine strived to be “clothed with strength and dignity.” She was also a woman with a great sense of humor so she would be able to “laugh at the days to come” because she knew in her heart that she and her home would be a Godly home and He would provide their every need. Laurine loved music and singing and would join in enthusiastically in singing her favorite hymns. One of her favorite songs could also have been the creed of her life. She grieved the loss of her parents and siblings, her beloved husband and her son Douglas. Through the good times and the bad, she ultimately knew that she was always “Sheltered in the Arms of God.” Laurine is survived by her son David Jackson and his wife Louise of Newnan. She was a wonderful grandmother to Sandy Thompson (Kevin Kilgore) of Hogansville, GA, Beth Gray of Newnan, GA, and Laura King (Josh) of Newnan. Her seven great grandchildren are Chelsea Olson (Drew), Brandon Thompson, Ashlee Gray, Morgan Cook, Hailey Gray, Landon King, and Ava Paige King. There are four great-great-grandchildren- Kyleigh, Jackson, Hope, and Asher. Her surviving sibling is a brother, Dr. Bobby Evans (Remah) of Stockbridge, GA. There is a large extended family of many nieces and nephews. Laurine’s family invites you to visit with them and recall the life of this good woman on Saturday evening, October 13th, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at McKoon Funeral Home. A service of thanksgiving for Laurine’s life will be on Sunday, October 14th at 2:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home to be led by Pastor Mike Keaton. Those who wish to honor Laurine’s life might consider a memorial contribution to their favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Laurine’s exemplary life was always one of selfless and unconditional love and she felt that her life and example would mean more if someone’s gift in her name might help someone achieve the type of life with which she was blessed. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

Laurine Evans Jackson

January 23, 1928 - October 12, 2018