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Ruth Mae Jackson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ruth Mae Jackson, daughter of the late Lattie Moore Emerson and the late Lela Mae Glasper Emerson, was born September 10, 1943, in Meridian, Mississippi. She was a graduate of the former William Penn High School, Harrisburg, PA, where she was the recipient of High School Athletic Awards-Basketball, and she retired as a Data Processor from the Commonwealth of PA. Ruth was united in Christian fellowship with the Shiloh Church of God In Christ and faithfully served as a member of the Adult Choir, Prayer Group (Scope-6), Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Teacher. She loved shopping, visiting museums, attending spiritual plays and productions, singing, praying and reading her bible. Ruth was a kind, loving, quiet lady of impeccable taste and style; always well-dressed and well-groomed from top to bottom. She exemplified a “Virtuous Lady” who loved the Lord, her family and others. She shared a very special relationship with her sister Ruth. Throughout her lifetime, she was a warrior who faced challenges with faith, courage and dignity. She touched the lives of many who were going through the trials and tribulations of life through her card ministry. At the age of seventy-three, at her home in Harrisburg, PA, on Sunday, March 19, 2017, Ruth Mae Jackson answered the call of her Heavenly Father passing from labor to reward. She leaves to cherish loving and special memories her husband, Vernon B. Jackson; six sisters, Ruth M. Emerson, Clementeen Emerson, Pearl Emerson, Kathy Emerson, Beverly Emerson, all of Harrisburg, and Betty Banks (Larry) of Cumberland, MD; five brothers, Lattie M. Emerson (Gloria), Earl L. Emerson, Freddie Emerson, Clifton L. Emerson and Willie L. Emerson, all of Harrisburg; as well as one godchild, cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts, friends and her church family.

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Mrs. Ruth Mae Jackson

September 10, 1943 - March 19, 2017