Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Janet Jackson

Musical Prelude.............................................................................................Luther Chambers Scripture Reading.......................................................................................................Minister

Old Testament & New Testament Prayer of Comfort.......................................................................................................Minister Opening Selection..........................................................................Gethsemane Music Ministry Reflections...............................................................................................Stacy Hall-McAdams Algie Hill, Sr. Sheila Chrisitan Acknowledgements...........................................................................................Linda P. Travis Silent Reading of the Obituary Soft Music Musical Selection...........................................................................Gethsemane Music Ministry Eulogy..............................................................................................Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick Recessional....................................................................................Clergy, Family, and Friends

Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA

Janet Hill Jackson, our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in Hampton, Virginia, to her eternal resting home. She was born on December 23, 1937, in Southampton County, Virginia, to the late James Robert Hill and Elnora Hicks Hill.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Jackson of 49 years, brother James E. Hill, and sister Jeraldine Hill.

Janet attended Hill School in Southampton County, Virginia, which was started by her greatgrandfather. She also attended Southampton County Training School (Riverview High School).

In her early years, she attended Zion AME Church in Southampton County, Virginia.

Janet moved to Newport News at the age of 17 to pursue a career for herself. Her first job was at the Gloria Manufacturing Comapny, where she developed her sewing skills. She would sew her own clothes for special events. She later pursued a career at Noland Company and retired in 2000.

Janet had a great love for gardening, shopping, sewing, and fashion. She enjoyed traveling and sightseeing across various states. She enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. She was a sophisticated and classy lady who was well known for her fancy hats and clothes. She let everyone know that she was the original - Janet Jackson. Janet will forever be remembered for always giving and supporting family, various churches, and organizations. She was an active member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News Virginia and often attended First Baptist Church,East End, Newport News Virginia.

Janet was also a dedicated participant of the Repast Committee and attended Bible study and worship classes regularly. She loved studying the word of God, and her favorite scripture was Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.�

Janet was a member of the Eastern Star Ruth Unity Midlothian #3, the Dochiki Wives Auxiliary Inc., Orcutt Home Senior Club, and the Widows Club Group.

She leaves to celebrate her home going and loving memories: daughter, Ellinor Long of Newport News Virginia; sisters, Julia Mae Hill of Newport News, Virginia, Joyce Turner of Wakefield, Virginia and Jessie Hill-Davis of Brooklyn New York; a devoted niece, Rev. Pamela Dail, Triangle, Virginia, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; two devoted friends, Armeke and Cynthia she cherished dearly.

James M. Turner Ricky N. Turner DArrell O. Turner

Cornell L. Turner, Sr. Cornell L. Tirner, Jr. Van L. Turner

Family and Friends GBC Repast Ministry

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set on me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little--but not too long, and not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, miss me--but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know.

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, miss me--but let me go.

The family of the late Janet Jackson would like to extend their gratitude for all acts of kindness shown during their time of bereavement. Please keep them in prayer in the days to come. May God bless each of you.