Edna Elizabeth Jackson was born to Bishop Walter J Jackson, Sr. and Mother Roxie Anna Mashack on September 26, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from East Forsyth High School  and furthered her education by receiving an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Durham Business College, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Fayetteville State University and a Master of Arts in Vocational Technology Education from North Carolina A&T State University. Edna was a Middle School Vocational Teacher at Wiley Middle School and at Flat Rock Middle School for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for twenty-five years until she retired in 2013. For ten years she worked as a part-time teacher at Forsyth Technical as their Technology Instructor. Edna was passionate about technology and the impact it had on education and everyday life. She was a member and a representative of the North Carolina Association of Education and a mentor to many young educators. She was one the first educators to begin a school partnership with the North Carolina State Employee Credit Union, teaching students the importance of money management. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bishop Walter J. Jackson, Sr and Roxie Anna M. Jackson. She leaves as her legacy twin daughters, Michelle Franklin (Tim) and Cherie Feemster (Justin, Sr.); three grandchildren, Justin, Jr. and Arianna Feemster and Monte Franklin; a faithful and loving friend, Larry Vick; two sisters, Vickie Kyle (Johnny) and Doris Joyner (Wilbert); two brothers, Walter Jackson, Jr. (Linda) and Lewis Jackson, Sr. (Marlene); nine nieces and nephews; fifteen great-nieces and nephews; one great-great niece; three devoted friends, Ramona Noble (RJ), Pamela Anderson, and Christine Gwyn (Frank); and host of extended family and friends who cherished and loved her dearly. Edna loved the Lord and looked to Him to take care of her and her children. At the age of nine she was baptized at Bethlehem Holiness Church by her father and pastor, the late Bishop W. J. Jackson Sr. She gave her life to the Lord and faithfully attended and was actively involved at Bethlehem Holiness Church and later Winston-Salem First (Assembly). Edna loved helping others and was there for many friends, coworkers and family members when they needed a helping hand or a listening ear. Edna was a jewel that enjoyed life, traveling, loving on her family, especially her grandchildren, and being a great friend. Her infectious laugh, smile, and love for God will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, March 8, 2019 at St. Matthew Apostolic Temple with Bishop James C. Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church. Posted by Russell Funeral Home