To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1

A Time to Be Born: Josie Rine Jackson Leverette was born in Morgan, Georgia on May 28, 1950. She was the first child of eight children born into the family of the late Luerine and Johnny Jackson, Sr.

A Time to Learn: As a woman doeth good in her life, she rejoiceth and enjoys the fruit of her labor. Josie inclined her ear unto wisdom and applied her heart to understanding. She received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Calhoun County, including H. T. Singleton High School. She later continued her education in the field of healthcare and completed the requirements to become a CNA.

A Time to Serve: As she sprouted and grew, she began her fellowship with Christ at New Zion Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend W. H. Holloway. Later, she continued her walk with the Lord at the River Road Church of Christ and Israel Temple. Josie's Christian walk continued in fellowship with the New Jerusalem Pentecostal COGIC.

A Time to Love: Realizing as she blossomed that marriage was ordained by God, she was united in holy matrimony to Roosevelt Leverett on March 23, 2002. She was a selfless person who showered her husband and children with unconditional love.

A Time to Work: Josie was a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend with a kind heart and generous spirit. She labored tirelessly for many years caring for others as she performed her duties as a CNA. She was a gallant person who gave of herself freely to ensure the happiness of her family and friends. In her free time, she enjoyed relaxing by the pond—fishing.

A Time to Embrace: Bertha was a very kind and gentle-hearted person who embraced life's experiences with open arms. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and her engaging personality captured the hearts of all who knew her.

A Time to Rest: Challenged by a brief and unexpected illness, Josie's earthly journey ended at the Coliseum Hospital in Macon, Georgia as she transitioned to her eternal home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lizzie Mae Williams.

A Time to Cherish: Fond memories will forever be cherished by her husband, Roosevelt Leverette; children, Willie C. (Bonita) Jackson, Valecia A. Jackson of Jonesboro, GA. Delrick and Dafney McClendon of Albany, GA; thirteen grandchildren, six stepchildren, and two great grandchildren; six siblings, L. D. (Joyce) Davis and Johnny (Cheryl) Jackson of Albany, GA, Johnnie (Randy) Williams of Clearwater, FL, Nettie Jackson of Snellville, GA, and Geneva (K.D.) Taylor and Linda (Ulysses) Austin of Albany, GA; aunts, Mary Jackson and Eva McGhee of Albany, GA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.