Rachel Gomer Jackson April 29, 1927 － September 27, 2011 Rachel Gomer Jackson, 84, of Suffolk, VA passed away on September 27, 2011. A native of Nansemond County, Virginia, she is the daughter of the late Henry Palmer Gomer and Mary Virginia Fanny Gomer. She was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. Rachel was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Whaleyville High School in 1944 and attended Elon College. She was a loving mother with a wonderful laugh and lived a life of steady perseverance. She is survived by her sons; George Phil Jackson, Jr. of Chesapeake, and Peter Cobb Jackson and his wife, Crystal H. Jackson, of Suffolk. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ian C. Jackson, Cole H. Jackson, Tanner R. Jackson and Luke T. Jackson; a sister, Lucille G. Price, also of Suffolk; and former husband, G.P. Jackson, Sr., of Portsmouth. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Rachel‚Äôs caregiver of eight years, Rhonda Pentecost. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Reverend Drew Mountcastle officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Peter and Crystal Jackson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer‚Äôs Association (www.alz.org). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Narrative Summary *** Rachel Gomer Jackson, 84, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on 27 September 2011. A native of Nansemond County, she was the daughter of Henry Palmer Gomer and Mary Virginia Fanny Gomer. Rachel was valedictorian at Whaleyville High School in 1944 and attended Elon College. She was a loving mother with a wonderful laugh. A graveside service was held on 29 September 2011 at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Reverend Drew Mountcastle officiating. The family received friends following the service at the home of Peter and Crystal Jackson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations were requested for the Alzheimer's Association. Rachel Gomer Jackson 29 April 1927 - 27 September 2011 Rachel Gomer Jackson, 84, of Suffolk, VA passed away on 27 September 2011. A native of Nansemond County, Virginia, she is the daughter of the late Henry Palmer Gomer and Mary Virginia Fanny Gomer. She was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. Rachel was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Whaleyville High School in 1944 and attended Elon College. She was a loving mother with a wonderful laugh and lived a life of steady perseverance. She is survived by her sons; George Phil Jackson, Jr. of Chesapeake, and Peter Cobb Jackson and his wife, Crystal H. Jackson, of Suffolk. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ian C. Jackson, Cole H. Jackson, Tanner R. Jackson and Luke T. Jackson; a sister, Lucille G. Price, also of Suffolk; and former husband, G.P. Jackson, Sr., of Portsmouth. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Rachel's caregiver of eight years, Rhonda Pentecost. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Reverend Drew Mountcastle officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Peter and Crystal Jackson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org). ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Rachel Gomer Jackson | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 84 | | Birth | 29 April 1927; Nansemond County, Virginia | | Death | 27 September 2011; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Rachel Gomer Jackson | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Henry Palmer Gomer | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mary Virginia Fanny Gomer | Predeceased Parent | -- | | George Phil Jackson, Jr. | Child | Chesapeake | | Peter Cobb Jackson | Child | Suffolk | | Crystal H. Jackson | Child-in-law | Suffolk | | Ian C. Jackson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cole H. Jackson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tanner R. Jackson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Luke T. Jackson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Lucille G. Price | Sibling | Suffolk | | G.P. Jackson, Sr. | Former Spouse | Portsmouth | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Native of Nansemond County, Virginia 2. Member of Holy Neck Christian Church 3. Valedictorian of her graduating class at Whaleyville High School in 1944 4. Attended Elon College 5. Described as a loving mother with a wonderful laugh 6. Lived a life of steady perseverance 7. Had a caregiver named Rhonda Pentecost for eight years