Kevia Contrelle Jackson

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Kevia  Contrelle Jackson on October 20, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Therefore, you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you… John 16:22

Life’s race beautifully run… Life’s race magnificently done… Life’s race spiritually won… And now comes the rest for the soul of our dearly beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Auntie, Niece, Cousin and Friend… Ms. Kevia Contrelle Jackson, who departed this life on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Kevia was born on January 9, 1986 in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late Reverend Curtis Jackson and Reverend Vera Rumph Jackson. Kevia attended the public school system of Peach County, Georgia where she graduated from Peach County High School as a 2004 Honor Graduate. Upon completion of high school, Kevia proudly and enthusiastically enrolled in Tennessee State University where she earned her B.S Degree in Psychology. Kevia was a proud graduate of her esteemed HBCU and would joyfully remind others around her of her school’s excellence and proficiency in graduating some of this world’s most premiere graduates. Kevia then went on to enroll in The Fort Valley State University, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Kevia also received her certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Kevia was an avid lifelong learner, who was pursuing her Doctoral Degree at the time of her departure. 

Kevia was a dedicated Mental Health Counselor with the Veteran Affairs Administration. Kevia devoted her life’s work to serving others, particularly with our Nation’s Veterans. Kevia’s compassion and commitment to mental health made a profound impact on countless lives. Her journey in mental health was fueled by a deep desire to help those in need, and she worked tirelessly to support and advocate for the clients that she served. 

Kevia was a loving mother to her eleven- year -old son, Jase Andrew Whitehead, who was the light of her life. She cherished every moment spent with him, instilling in him the values of kindness, resilience, empathy and the love of God. Jase was not just her son, he was her pride and joy, and she always dreamed of giving him the world. 

Kevia received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Fairview Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Valley, Georgia, where she discovered her love and ability to sing. Kevia utilized this talent while singing lead in church and sharing her melodious voice with the engaged congregants and other choir members.

Kevia loved her family and friends. She was always the life of any event and shared her beautiful smile that routinely brightened the day of others that were around her. Her personality allowed her to never meet a stranger and it was evident in how she treated others and their positive interactions with her. Kevia honored Christ in sharing her testimony that routinely encouraged, motivated and inspired others to lean more towards their faith and knowledge of the wonderful works of God. 

Kevia is survived by her son, Jase Andrew Whitehead who resided with her; mother, Rev. Vera Jackson; her two sisters, Kimberly (Randall) Bigham, Lizella, Georgia; Kyle (Deon) McGhee, McDonough, Georgia; one brother, Kalen Jackson, Clearwater, Florida. Five nieces, NyAnna, Zahna, Zorah, Niah and Joni; three nephews, Nahshon, Jalen and Joshua; God-parents, Joseph and Natalie Jackson; Aunts; Stella Tucker, Katherine Ezell, Emma Jean (Arthur) Willis, Mary (Randolph) Williams, Elaine Rumph, Celestine Rumph, and Della (Larry) Brown, all of Fort Valley, Georgia. Uncles; Jimmie Lee Rumph, Marvin Rumph, Tommy Rumph, Lewis Jackson Jr, Willie James Rumph, all of Fort Valley, Georgia, Bobby (Shirley) Rumph, Warner Robins, Georgia; Reverend Joseph (Penny) Rumph, Byron. Georgia, Larry (Mary Ann) Jackson, Joseph (Natalie) Jackson, Fort Valley, Georgia; Matthew (Rhonda) Jackson, Kingsland, Georgia; Samuel (Sandra) Jackson, Newnan, Georgia. 

She also leaves to cherish her memories her devoted friends, Carmen Neal, Terrica Mitchell, Sherita Jones, Deitrich Ezell, A.J. Bryant, and Mike Johnson; two devoted cousins, LeMario Nicholas Brown and Jairus Charles Rumph.