Celebrating the life of
Ann Marie Moir Jackson
February 22, 1932 - November 26, 2012
Tybee Island, Georgia - Ann Marie Moir Jackson passed away, peacefully, in her home on Tybee Island, Ga. Nov. 26, 2012. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Feb. 21, 1932 - the daughter of Paul and Agnes Moir and sister of Bill, Paul and Patricia.
Ann graduated at Beaumont High and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Art at Ursuline College in Ohio. On Sept. 13, 1952 she married Basil George Jackson and moved to Alpharetta, Ga. In 1975 not only became a member of the Roswell Arts Alliance, but she founded the Ann Jackson Gallery, of Roswell, Ga where she showcased her beautiful impressionistic works, not only in her gallery, but in other galleries along the east and gulf coast. Ann was also a teacher of mastering painting for those fortunate to learn under her guide.
In 1986, Ann and Basil followed their dreams of sailing to the Bahamas where they lived for 12 years. Then, in 1998, the couple settled on Tybee Island, Ga. to continue her painting, along with sharing their "Tree House" with their large family and friends!
Ann continued her commitment to her community by becoming a Member of the Tybee Arts Alliance, Member of the Tybee Historical Society, as well as a Member of St. Michael Catholic Church on Tybee Island.
Ann is survived by her husband, Basil George Jackson, her children Valerie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Margaret Speir-Killorin, Scott Jackson, Victoria Jackson, Pete Jackson, Mary Wheeless, and Patricia Emmick, along with 14 grandchildren, and Ann's sister, Patricia Chevako.
A Mass Service will be held for Ann at St. Michael Catholic Church, on Tybee Island, on Wed. Dec. 5th 2012 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception.
A Mass Service at St Judes Catholic Church 7171 Glenridge Dr. Sandy Springs Ga. 30328. Phone is 770-394-3896. Date is December 15th at 1:00.
*The family requests any remembrances to be made in Ann's memory to St. Michael Catholic Church. Please send all Guest Lists and comments to Valerie Jackson at Valerie@annjacksongallery.com
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, Savannah, Georgia 912-898-0900
Mrs. Jackson, you will indeed be missed! I will never forget when I watched you attempt to deflate a larger than life Dr. Seuss inflatable in the park near your gallery - one of the funnier things I have ever seen with you in your flowing dress, but you handled it with all the grace you were known for :
- Comer Hobbs, Avon, CT
God is certainly accepting an Angel into his fold. She was a beautiful woman on the inside and the out. Ann will be remembered with much happiness, love and much laughter.
- Angela Bell, Marietta, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Her love of the arts and her talent helped make Roswell, Georgia an arts community. We are so grateful for her contributions to the arts and to the shining light that Ann Jackson Gallery has been in our historic district.
- Dotty Etris, Roswell, GA
Margaret, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
- Shan and Garland Saunders, Savannah, GA
We will miss your smiling greeting Sunday mornings at 8o'clock Mass.
- Bob & Eileen Wheat, Tybee Island, GA
I was very saddened to read about your wife, mother passing. She was a beautiful woman, and had graciously welcomed me in her home when I lived in Roswell. My condolences to all of the family. Judi Cooper Boeckman
- Judi Cooper Boeckman, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Jackson, you will indeed be missed! I will never forget when I watched you attempt to deflate a larger than life Dr. Seuss inflatable in the park near your gallery - one of the funnier things I have ever seen with you in your flowing dress, but you handled it with all the grace you were known for :
- Comer Hobbs, Avon, CT
God is certainly accepting an Angel into his fold. She was a beautiful woman on the inside and the out. Ann will be remembered with much happiness, love and much laughter.
- Angela Bell, Marietta, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Her love of the arts and her talent helped make Roswell, Georgia an arts community. We are so grateful for her contributions to the arts and to the shining light that Ann Jackson Gallery has been in our historic district.
- Dotty Etris, Roswell, GA
Margaret, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
- Shan and Garland Saunders, Savannah, GA
We will miss your smiling greeting Sunday mornings at 8o'clock Mass.
- Bob & Eileen Wheat, Tybee Island, GA
I was very saddened to read about your wife, mother passing. She was a beautiful woman, and had graciously welcomed me in her home when I lived in Roswell. My condolences to all of the family. Judi Cooper Boeckman
- Judi Cooper Boeckman, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
