Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Lynch Jackson
September 01, 1915 - January 18, 2011
Elizabeth "Betsy" Lucas Lynch Jackson, 95, died peacefully on January 18, 2011 after a long illness. A native of Florence, SC, she was the daughter of James Montgomery Lynch and Elizabeth Smith Lynch. She attended Winthrop College and the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She was a founding member and Trustee of Isle of Hope Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for forty years. She served as WMU Director, Sunday School Director, PTA President at Isle of Hope Elementary, and Historian for the first Wimberley Garden Club of which she was a founding member. She and her husband were married for sixty years and traveled the world together, but thought no place was more beautiful than their home on Isle of Hope. She enjoyed playing bridge, walking along The Bluff, traveling abroad, her afternoon tea, being a Georgia Bulldog fan, and spending time with her beloved family.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband Hugh Hill Jackson, Jr., sister Sarah "Sally" Lynch Mathy and her husband Joseph Jules Mathy, son Hugh Hill Jackson III, and great-grandchildren, Graham and Lillian Kaiser. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Joanna Jackson Petrie and Michael Richard Petrie of Dataw Island, SC, Patricia Jackson Morris and Dr. Walter Eugene Morris, Jr. of Savannah, Susan Jackson Kaiser and Daniel Lee Kaiser of Statesboro; daughter-in-law Bobbie McCoy Jackson of Sylvania; eleven grandchildren and their spouses: Christopher Michael Petrie and Lee Petrie, Matthew Thomas Petrie and Lori Petrie, David Maurice Petrie, James Jeffrey Kaiser and Kristi Kaiser, Scott Montgomery Kaiser and Kim Kaiser, Joshua Jackson Kaiser and Kimberly Kaiser, Brian David Jackson and Michelle Jackson, Elizabeth Petrie Tomlin and Bruce Tomlin, Tracy Adkins Brown and Gary Brown, Sarah Adkins Thorpe and Brian Thorpe, and Jackie Jackson Teel and Jon Teel; nineteen great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Joanna, Anna, Samantha, Reid, and Abigail Petrie, Michael, Sarah, Katherine, and Megan Tomlin, Kasey, Jackson Daniel, Smith, and Tanner Kaiser, Christian Brown, John and Madelynne Thorpe, Cooper Jackson, and Madison DuBose; sister-in-law Liliana Mathy; nieces Garland Mathy Cantone and Martha Nell Jordan Rivers; great-niece Julia Cantone Rucker; nephew Joseph Mathy, Jr.; great-nephews Joseph and John Mathy; devoted caregiver Pattie Murphy; and other loving relatives.
Visitation will be from 5p.m. – 7p.m Thursday, January 20 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 11a.m. Friday, January 21 at Isle of Hope Baptist Church with Pastors Waldo Woodcock and Danny Hughes officiating. Her seven grandsons will serve as Pallbearers, with the Deacons of Isle of Hope Baptist Church serving as Honorary Pallbearers. Burial will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery, Greenwich section. Remembrances: Isle of Hope Baptist Church Vision of Hope Fund, 22 Rose Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
I miss you more each and every day, Grandma!
- Tracy Brown, Savannah, GA
I miss you more each and every day, Grandma!
- Tracy Brown, Savannah, GA
What a beautiful person to have known and loved during my formative years. The 'Jacksons' were a big part of my family, surely one of my parents Rocky and Estelle Lamb closest friends. This true charm of a lady will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace!!
- Van Lamb, Saint Cloud, FL
What a beautiful service for a wonderful Southern lady. Mark and I were young marrieds when we joined IOH Baptist Church and joined Betsy's Sunday School class over 35 years ago. She and Hugh became wonderful mentors and such an inspiration for us. You never saw Betsy when she didn't have a big smile on her face and so happy to see you. She made you feel special everytime you were with her. She was definitely an 'earth angel' for so many and will be missed. God bless the family and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mark & Becky Covington, Savannah, GA
To All of Mrs. Betsy's Family, Betsy was the woman with the gracious smile and the loving heart. She was one of my Mom's Sophia Barnes favorite friends. One of my fond memories was Betsy and Hugh leading us as young teens in a study on Baptist Fighters for Freedom. Betsy kept us while Mom birthed one of the younger syblings. Betsy and Hugh loved Isle of Hope Baptist Church. They also helped my Mom to get the first clothes dryer she ever had quite the blessing with six kids. Memories of Betsy's smiling encouragement and sincere interest in my successful growing up and developing as a Christian has guided and influenced my entire life. I am deeply grateful for having known Betsy. She was a genuine blessing and good Christian to all who knew her. May the peace of the Lord be with you as you learn to live life without her sweet presence. Blessings!!
- Rev. Will Barnes, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. My heart especially hurts for Tracy Brown as I know how very much Grandma Betsy means to you. She may be gone but she will never be forgotten. Carry her in your heart always and forever. Tracy
- Tracy Linton, Raleigh, NC
Mrs Jackson was the first person I ever met with the same name as me, For that we had a special bond. She and my grandmother, Ollie Nelson were great friends. I will miss her terribly. Betsy Haddock
- Betsy Haddock, Savannah, GA
Betsy was a very special part of my family's life. I am Marilyn Howard's daughter. I can remember visting her and Mr. Jackson on Isle of Hope. They both where very caring people and will both always have a special place in my heart. Hold onto the wonderful memories of them and know that they are once again together. I am so thankful to know that one day we will all be able to see them both again. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
- Lori Howard Jones, Sunrise, FL, GA
I will love you for the rest of my days, my dear sweet Grandma. All my love forever and ever... Tracy
- Tracy Brown, Savannah, GA
I miss you more each and every day, Grandma!
- Tracy Brown, Savannah, GA
I miss you more each and every day, Grandma!
- Tracy Brown, Savannah, GA
What a beautiful person to have known and loved during my formative years. The 'Jacksons' were a big part of my family, surely one of my parents Rocky and Estelle Lamb closest friends. This true charm of a lady will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace!!
- Van Lamb, Saint Cloud, FL
What a beautiful service for a wonderful Southern lady. Mark and I were young marrieds when we joined IOH Baptist Church and joined Betsy's Sunday School class over 35 years ago. She and Hugh became wonderful mentors and such an inspiration for us. You never saw Betsy when she didn't have a big smile on her face and so happy to see you. She made you feel special everytime you were with her. She was definitely an 'earth angel' for so many and will be missed. God bless the family and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mark & Becky Covington, Savannah, GA
To All of Mrs. Betsy's Family, Betsy was the woman with the gracious smile and the loving heart. She was one of my Mom's Sophia Barnes favorite friends. One of my fond memories was Betsy and Hugh leading us as young teens in a study on Baptist Fighters for Freedom. Betsy kept us while Mom birthed one of the younger syblings. Betsy and Hugh loved Isle of Hope Baptist Church. They also helped my Mom to get the first clothes dryer she ever had quite the blessing with six kids. Memories of Betsy's smiling encouragement and sincere interest in my successful growing up and developing as a Christian has guided and influenced my entire life. I am deeply grateful for having known Betsy. She was a genuine blessing and good Christian to all who knew her. May the peace of the Lord be with you as you learn to live life without her sweet presence. Blessings!!
- Rev. Will Barnes, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. My heart especially hurts for Tracy Brown as I know how very much Grandma Betsy means to you. She may be gone but she will never be forgotten. Carry her in your heart always and forever. Tracy
- Tracy Linton, Raleigh, NC
Mrs Jackson was the first person I ever met with the same name as me, For that we had a special bond. She and my grandmother, Ollie Nelson were great friends. I will miss her terribly. Betsy Haddock
- Betsy Haddock, Savannah, GA
Betsy was a very special part of my family's life. I am Marilyn Howard's daughter. I can remember visting her and Mr. Jackson on Isle of Hope. They both where very caring people and will both always have a special place in my heart. Hold onto the wonderful memories of them and know that they are once again together. I am so thankful to know that one day we will all be able to see them both again. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
- Lori Howard Jones, Sunrise, FL, GA
I will love you for the rest of my days, my dear sweet Grandma. All my love forever and ever... Tracy
- Tracy Brown, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
