Joyce "Jean" Burley Jackson , 79, of Mineral, VA, affectionately known as "Jean," passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born on August 16, 1945, in Washington, DC, to the late Major and Paige Burley. On December 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, James "Peter" Jackson, whom she often affectionately referred to as her lover. Jean enjoyed cooking for her family, shopping and taking leisurely rides with Peter, and she remained devoted to him until the very end. In her final days, while lying in her hospital bed, she told everyone who visited, "That's my lover."

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Hattie Ellis, and her brothers, Billie, Bobby, Charles, and Melvin Burley.

Jean is survived by her beloved husband, James "Peter" Jackson; three children, Gwendolyn Clark (Reginald) of Powhatan, VA, Terry Jackson (Lolita) of Louisa, VA, and Gary Jackson (Peggy) of Charlottesville, VA. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Lakeysha Miller (Kevin), Shay Carter-Shifflett (Shawn), Terry Jackson Jr., Lauren Jackson, Braden Jackson, Levi Jackson, Carmella Jackson, Gary Jackson, Jr., Dasani Jackson, and Persaria Jackson; as well as five great-grandchildren, Jordyn Hunter, Heaven Miller, Nariyana, Shawn Jr., and Messiah Shifflett. Additionally, Jean is survived by her sister, Loretta Coleman; a close friend, Lisa "Too Too" Hunter; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will cherish her memory.

A  viewing will be held at Mt. Sinai Solid Rock Church, 26389 Constitution Highway, Rhodesville, VA, 22542, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Mineral, VA.