Melinda Jackson

Evangelist Melinda Jackson was born July 20, 1963, to Sarah Holder nee Jackson (predeceased) and Melvin Holder. On March 2, 2025, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends.  

She was born and raised in Adrian GA and attended Adrian High School. Melinda later relocated to Hinesville, GA where she made a life for herself and children. There she gained many friends through her involvement in ministry. She influenced many lives as she served in obedience to the Lord. Melinda ministered as an evangelist and would pray for others wherever the spirit led her whether in church, the local grocery store or on a street corner. She also operated in the prophetic where she often prophesied the word of God. Melinda was surrounded by many awesome women and men of God within her extended church family.

Throughout her life, she was an avid caregiver for others. Melinda was a joy to be around and brought many smiles and laughter to those in her presence. She truly loved the Lord and spent most of her life in service to Him. Melinda leaves behind countless family members and friends to mourn her transition yet celebrate her life’s journey.   

Family & Friends of Melinda

Children: 

Cateriya K. Holder, Sha’teria T. Holder, Brandon Z. Holder (Katrina Holder), Kameron Z. Holder, Terenthius L. Holder and Lorinthian L. Holder (predeceased). 

Grandchildren: 

Jireh L. Moore, Rylee T. King, Rhyan A. Carter and Sarya A. Walker

Siblings:  

Carolyn Thomas, Terrolyn Dixon nee Thomas (predeceased), Gary Jackson and wife Sherry, Sonja Daniels, Melvin Holder Jr. and Christopher L. Holder 

Special Mention:

Sherry Underwood (aunt), Tamika “Shay” Thomas (niece), Demetrius L. Dixon (nephew), Sandra Fullmore (best friend), Michael and Shirley Walthour (long time good friends), Rev. John and Mother Margaret Williams (predeceased) (mentors), Mother Eva Wooten (mentor), Prophet Kenneth D. Wyatt (mentor), Evangelist Janice M. Wright (mentor) and grandmother, Emma Jackson (Dawson).

Melinda also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home in Flemington with a visitation 30 minutes prior to the service.

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