Jacquelin Abrams Mason

Jacquelin Seyvolia Abrams Mason departed this life,June 8,201 at Chippenham Hospital,after a brief illness. She was born in New Kent,Va., on August 15,1940,to the late Robert R. Adrams and Annie B. Abrams. Jackie graduated from George W. Watkins High School and attended Virginia Union University for two years. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and began her work for the Lord. When she was only 8 years old,Jackie,along with her 2 older siblings.were known as the "Abrams Trio" and sang on WANT Radio station every Sunday morning during the gospel hour. Singing was truly Jackie's biggest passion. Jackie was married to the late Arthur E. Mason,Sr. and they both became members of 5th Baptist Church,January 1975. Jackie was not just a member,she genuinely loved her pastors,and church family. If she had to miss a Sunday from 5th Baptist,she was not a happy camper! Jackie served on the Missionary Society,was afaithful member of the Spiritual Singers,Worship and Praise Grouo,Fantastic Seniors and Voices United in Christ. In everything that she did for the Lord she gave of herself 100% in love. Jackie was also a member of the Black Business Women of America and the Young Women's Christian League,Life Chapter,where she served as chaplain. Jackie's work history speaks volumes of her loyalty and character. She worked at MCV Hospital for ten years,then became employed at Chippenham Hospital as Central Sterile Technician for at least 25 years before retiring. Not satisfied with keeping still,she went to work at Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital (later becoming Richmond Eye and Ear Surgery Center/Stony Point) from 1997 until 2008.her second retirement. Still refusing to be idle,she volunteered at Chippenham until her health began to fail. Jackie was an incredible person who loved and lived life to its fullest. Her spare time was spent traveling,doing Word Search puzzles,cooking and enjoyed her family. She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter,Stephaine Anderson;a son,Arthur E.Mason,Jr.(Tshela);a stepdaughter,Iris Mason-Winfield 7 grandchildren;Shaquan Mason,Sade Heiss(Neil),Asia Hunt,Tanner Mason,Kimberly Mason,Jamie Burgos abd Angel Miles;5 great grandchildren;Ayanna,Lil Shaquan,Jalonta,Darius and Angel;her mother,Annie B. Abrams Ellis;2 brothers,Louis E. Abrams,Sr.(Lillian) and Russell,O.Abrams(Patricia);3 sisters,Virginia D. Johnson,Delores Payne and Rev. Barbara B. Abrams-Wallace(Woolford);several nieces,nephews,cousins and several very dear friends.

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Jacquelin Abrams Mason

August 15, 1940 - June 8, 2013