Catisha Jackson

Catisha E. Jackson

August 14, 1973 ~ October 6, 2022 (age 49)

God said: I know the plans and thoughts I think towards you Catisha. Thoughts of peace and not evil to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

One sunny day, a bundle of joy, Catisha Eileen Smith, was born August 14, 1973 in Athens, Tennessee. at Epperson Hospital to Mary K. and Vergil J. Smith.

Catisha attended and graduated from McKinley High School 1991 in Niles, Ohio. Catisha later attended University of Phoenix where she received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business Administration. Catisha worked in insurance for over 20 years with, Nationwide, GMS, and lastly Principal Insurance until her illness. Catisha was an extraordinary example and mentor to young women in ministry. She was the constant professional, while also being the greatest example of living life to the fullest.

Two precious names her mom gave her was “Tiko” because she was on the go all the time, and “Shirley” from Laverne and Shirley because she was short and sassy. Angelia was Laverne. Tish loved shopping for shoes and purses! She also loved fishing, Christmas, decorating, baking cookies, and Cross Fit.

Catisha Smith married Jomo Shaw and to that union Royale Demi Shaw was born. As life and time happens, she was introduced to Joseph J. Jackson and they were wed January 1, 2008.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories; her husband Pastor Joseph J. Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio; her daughter Royale (Antonio) McCray (Ooltewah, TN); her mother Mary K. Smith (Athens, TN, her father Vergil J. (Theresa) Smith (Athens, TN); her sisters Angelia (Barry) Henegar (Athens, TN); Sheena Smith (Dayton, TN); her granddaughter Reagan McCray, nephew Jalen Thomas and Malik Henegar; nieces; Zyon, Rokashia, and Nevaeh Smith; great-nephews Zylin Bradley and Elias Henegar; godsons Marquis and Mandela Starks, The Grace Temple Family, and a host of extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life service  will be Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Freedman Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Athens, TN with Rev. Teresa Smith delivering the eulogy.   Interment will follow the service at Lanetown Cemetery in Niota, TN.

The family would like to say thank you for all of your support, thoughts, and prayers.

In compliance with COVID-19, social distancing will be observed and face mask are required.