Venita Anderson

On November 26, 1953 in Cleveland, OH, two little girls, Anita and Venita, were born to the late George and Juanita Poole. Twin sister Anita preceded Venita in death. Venita confessed her love for Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Solomon Cole. She was a faithful member of Morning Star for many years, singing in the Starlighters Choir. She later became a member of Greater Faith Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Nathaniel Whitt. She began singing with the Greater Faith Creations Choir. She also sang with The Christian Community Choir. Venita attended Cleveland Public Schools, graduating from John F. Kennedy High School. She then attended Ohio State University. Venita found employment with The Veterans Administration in Cleveland, OH. Venita united in holy matrimony with James Jackson, and they were blessed with one (1) child, James, Jr. (JJ). Venita loved James, Jr. and loved being with him. She was proud of him and let him know it every chance she got. Venita relocated to the Atlanta, GA area as she was transferred to the Veterans Administration Atlanta facility. Upon relocating to Atlanta, Venita met and was united in marriage with Alphonso Anderson. Venita was an active member of Hunter Hill Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Aaron Jones, where she continued being a willing worker for God. Venita was later called by God to be a minister in His vineyard. After a while she joined New Hope Cathedral under the pastorate of Bishop Richard Leaphart. She was loved and respected as a child of God at New Hope. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 the Lord told Venita “Well done good and faithful servant. It’s time for you to come and be with me.” Venita obeyed the call and went home to be with the Lord. She leaves to cherish her memory: one (1) son, James (Ashley); two (2) grandsons, James Jackson, III and Alexander Jackson; one (1) brother, George Poole (Deborah): two (2) nieces, Juanita Griffey and La’Chaunne Perry; five (5) nephews, Adam Griffey, George E. Hasina Poole (Mykeda), Damon Poole (Jimene), Aaron Poole, Steffin Poole; two (4) great nephews, Carmello Wheaton, LyricPoole, Anton Poole, Anthony Poole; Stepmother, Bernice Poole, stepsister, Anita Redding; cousins, New Hope Cathedral Church family, and a host of other relatives and friends. All who are saved and live righteous lives will see Venita again.

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Venita Anderson

November 26, 1953 - November 1, 2023