Jacqueline Woodson's Obituary
Jacqueline (Jackie) Woodson, 85, died peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Jackie was preceded by her husband of 56 years, William Roger Woodson. She leaves to mourn her passing: Her daughters; Giselle Andrea Woodson and Roselyn (Terence) Miller, Her brother, Phillip L. (Janyce) Shaw Sr. Two grandchildren; London Christopher Miller and Klarissa Jonae Humphrey, and many other relatives and friends.
Born and raised in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Emmett E. and Helen Shaw. Jackie was a resident of Stone Mountain, Georgia and a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Decatur, Georgia
Jackie was the CEO of the family. She never hesitated to speak her mind, but we loved her dearly for her words of wisdom, love, and comfort. Jackie's personality and humor were her strongest character traits. She loved people and always made you feel like you knew her your entire life. She loved to shop. She was an avid landscape artist. She enjoyed water aerobics with her faithful side kick/niece Patricia Hillsman and was a devoted pet owner to her beloved cat Silver. Jackie retired as an administrative representative with Aetna in 1995.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cassandra, bother Eugene E. Shaw, Sisters Emma L. Carruthers and Pearl M. Bronaugh
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