Rayah Dionna Jackson

RAYAH DIONNA JACKSON, 17, gained her princess crown on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born February 2, 2007.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Donna L. Jackson; Great-Grandmothers, Lenna Wilson, Bobbie Purcell, Mattie M. Smith, and Alta Smith; Great-Grandfathers, Leroy Smith, Roosevelt Wilson, Freeman Dilworth, and Theodore Purcell, and a Special Aunt, Irene Perkins.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother; MeKeicha Jackson, father; Robert Jackson, Sr.; Grandparents, Willie and Jacqueline Smith, Eugene Jackson (Jeannie); Great-Grandmother- Betty Dilworth; Sisters, Raven, Mercedes, Amber, Raniyah, and Raeley Jackson, and brothers, Raylon and Robert Jackson, Jr.

She also leaves to cherish her memory her Aunts, Robyn and Brooke Jackson; Uncles, Dewond (Tamecca) Smith and Minister Ronald Portwine (Felecia), and her Cousins, LaTyra Smith, Michael and Kaylon Tappin, Rae Jackson, Ryan Gill, Jackson Estes, Nash and Owen Bratton, Kayden Jackson, Marian and Marilee Martin.

Rayah attended school at Frances Allen Developmental Preschool, Pathfinder, Daisy Bates Elementary, and was currently enrolled at Mills University Studies High School. She was known for her jovial personality.

She faithfully attended Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, where she will be remembered for her beautiful smile while interacting with our loving church family!

 She also leaves to cherish her memory, a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, family-friends who will miss her immensely.