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Funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at God's Royal Family Church of God; 302 Southern Blvd.  Visitation will be 5:30 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Dorothy Jackson peacefully entered rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 6:20 am.  Dorothy Jackson was born to the late William Daniels and Beula Bowen, on May 9, 1931.  Her name at birth was Doxie Lee but was later changed in her childhood.  She was taken into the home raised by Fred and Mary Blanks.  Dorothy received her early education in the Bladen County School system.  She journeyed up North to find more opportunities.  She worked as a cook in different labor camps that were a part of the "New Deal Programs" from the Roosevelt era.  She eventually ended up in New Jersey, there she took classes and got a job in the Emergency Department.  Dorothy often said she liked helping people, but she was not fond of blood.  Upon her return to North Carolina, she worked as a cook in different cafes around town.  She was known for her skilled preparation of collards at her friend Dora's restaurant.  Dorothy was a staple in the Taylor Holmes community for many years until it was demolished.  She then relocated to the Hillcrest community.  She reconnected with Jesus Christ at the God's Royal Family Church of God under the teaching of Apostle Edward Gerald Williams.  When she found the time, she would read the word of God.  Dorothy is survived by her devoted son, Joshua Blanks; grandsons Fredrick Blanks (Ira); great grandsons Fred Julian, Marcus. Brett and Michael; great granddaughters, Amelia, Aliza, and Alyse; siblings, Anna Wade of Brooklyn, NY, James Daniels (Joyce) of Norfolk. VA, Coyeth Brown of Columbus, Ohio, Syrus Daniels (Yvonne) of Riegelwood, NC.  Special friend and former neighbor Gloria Stokes.  An adopted daughter, Joey Bracey, and a host of friends and extended family.