Raquita Nashawn Jackson

Raquita NaShawn Jackson, lovingly known to as “Quita” or “Quita Boo” by family and friends, was called to eternal rest by our Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born on Tuesday evening, July 9, 1985, the oldest of three girls born to Ronald and Julie Y. Jackson, raised in a Christian home where she was taught the Word of God and the importance of living a life of integrity, strong character and excellence. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence B. Shelton, Sr., Deacon Emmitt A. and Ollie Jackson Mines, Rev. Robert L. Burruss, Sr.; aunt, Saundra Webster and uncle, Ollie (Lewis) Jackson. Raquita accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age at the St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond VA under the pastorage of Rev. Lance D. Watson. She served faithfully in the youth ministry, the Mighty Survivors’ choir, step team and other various ministries in her church. She loved reading and studying the Bible and would host regular bible studies at her granny Mary’s house with family, Raquita attended public schools in Henrico and Hanover counties graduating from Patrick Henry High School, (Ashland, VA) in 2003. She was recognized as gifted in math and science. She later attended Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) and Richard Bland College (Petersburg, VA). She was an athletic young lady having played girls softball with the Ashland Little League and basketball at Liberty Middle School. She participated afterschool as a tutor and teen leader in the Liberty Middle Boys and Girls Clubs and was named Teen Smart Leader. She was a quiet humble young lady full of wisdom, spiritual discernment and was a strong, determined soul. She was very attentive and was always willing to help others as much as she could. Raquita was noted to be a very passionate, dedicated hard worker. She was employed by eCMMS Foxconn Technology Group in Sandston, VA where she proudly earned career certificates. Raquita loved food, especially her granny Mary’s spoonbread, her favorite dish. She cooked amazing breakfasts, which was the only meal should could cook! She was a die-hard Washington Commanders fan, loved any type of music, especially by the artist Prince and loved to dance. She loved dancing especially with her younger sister and didn’t mind dancing solo as the center of attention while others watched. While cleaning she would often do the Pee Wee Herman dance. She was witty, creative, and a natural at one-word sayings with a straight face that anyone near her would laugh. She loved picking with people as a joke just like her Papa Robert. The Teenage Ninja Turtles have been her favorites since early childhood. Michelangelo (Mikey) was her favorite. Teen Titans were also her favorite cartoon. An amazing woman of God with a personality that was bigger than life itself and who loved her family so much. Raquita leaves behind to cherish her memory, wife Myriam (Mimi) Jackson; daughter Landina Jackson; son, Robert L. Jackson, Jr.; grandson, William O. Jackson; parents, Ronald N. and Min. Julie Y. B. Jackson; sisters, Dominique R. Maddux-Jackson and Ranique N. Jackson; one niece, Meichelle E. Williams; God-sister, Erinn Brown; grandmother, Deaconess Mary Q. Burruss; seven aunts, Linda Jackson, Carolyn Johnson (William), Tonia Burruss, Lisa Shelton (Michael), Ursula Mines, Regina and Courtnee Burruss; eleven uncles, Clarence Shelton, Jr. (Connie), Peter (Trish), Gordon (Karen), and Kenneth (Pamela) Shelton, Dean Jackson, Felix and Joseph Shelton, Robert Burruss, Jr., Willie (Theresa), Corey (Talisha) and Shannon Shelton; Sister-in-laws, Candy Grenier and Samantha Grenier; godparents, Joyce A. Johnson and James B. Anderson; godson, Delmontae Lewis along with a host of many cousins, other relatives and friends, one special, Tineshia Wilkerson.

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Raquita Nashawn Jackson

July 9, 1985 - October 26, 2024