Virginia A. Jackson

Mrs. Virginia Agurs Jackson, born April 8, 1945, in Edgemoor, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She answered the Lord’s call and transitioned peacefully into His presence.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Agurs and Helen Anderson Agurs, whose love, guidance, and values helped shape the remarkable woman she became. She is preceded in death by her parents and by her devoted husband, Henry Jackson, Jr., with whom she shared many cherished years of life and love.

She was a strong and faithful woman whose life reflected love, service and quiet power. Her days were marked by devotion - to God, to her family, and to every life she touched. She lived with a gentle strength that uplifted others, offering compassion, encouragement, and unwavering support.

Virginia received her early education at Hillcrest School and proudly graduated from Emmett Scott High School, Class of 1964. She continued her studies at Barber-Scotia College in Concord, North Carolina, where she further developed her passion for service, learning, and community.

A devoted and lifelong member of Tabernacle AME Zion Church, Virginia served faithfully in numerous roles. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that God’s house was cared for and his people supported. Her service was never about recognition; it was simple- she was a humble, steady worker in the vineyard of the Lord.

She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister and aunt, a proud MeeMaw, and a loyal friend. Family was her heart. As the matriarch, she stood strong and steadily provided guidance, offered wisdom and love until her health no longer allowed her to do so in the way she once had.

Her love for children shaped much of her life’s purpose. She spent many years teaching preschoolers, pouring patience, kindness, and structure into young lives. Later, she continued her service to children as a school bus driver for special needs students in Rock Hill Schools, treating every child with dignity, compassion and genuine care. She also devoted many years to working at Allied and Rexham, always bringing the same warmth, dedication and strong work ethic that defined every chapter of her life.

Virginia was a woman of many joys. She loved arts and crafts, traveling, and shopping. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Atlanta Braves, Carolina Panthers, and Clemson Tigers. Above all, she was known for her generous heart, willingness to help others in need, offering kindness, encouragement, and a warm smile.

She leaves behind her cherished memories to her devoted daughter, Freda Jackson Linen (LaTaj, Sr.); her beloved grandchildren, Autumn Linen and LaTaj Linen, Jr. (Jay), all of Rock Hill, SC; her loving sisters, Thelma Perry, Janie Culp, Maggie Jackson (James), and Patty Agurs; her godson, Joshua Crump; special cousins, Gracie McMullen, Linda Mattison and Beulah Rattley; her dedicated niece/caregiver, Debra Barnette (Steven) and host of nieces and nephews. She is also remembered fondly by extended family, caregivers, church members and friends whose lives she touched deeply.

Virginia’s life was a testament to grace, strength and unwavering devotion—qualities that will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. Her legacy will shine brightly through the many people she uplifted and the family she adored. May her soul rest in everlasting peace.