Mrs. Betty Jane Harris Jackson

May 6, 1927 - August 16, 2019

MRS. BETTY JANE HARRIS JACKSON, one of six children from the union of the late William and Katherine Harris, was born Friday, May 6, 1927, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg public school system. At a very young age, Betty met and entered into holy matrimony with Leroy A. Jackson. Their blessed union produced nine children. Betty was a faithful member of the Derry Street United Methodist Church in Harrisburg until her declining health. Betty lived a full life and was very dedicated whole-heartedly to her family, seeing to their needs and keeping her home in order. She loved to cook and could cook very well. She became her family matriarch and focal point of caring after the passing of her dear husband, Leroy A. Jackson. She also cared passionately for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the blessed age of ninety-two, Betty transitioned into eternal life on Friday, August 16, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Along with her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine; sons, Robert and Kenneth; brothers, Harry Harris and William Harris; and sister, Evelyn Hill. Betty leaves to cherish memories of her and mourn her passing her children, Leroy A. Jackson Jr., Edwin B. Jackson, Preston J. Jackson, Theresa A. Smith, all of Harrisburg, PA, Stewart E. Jackson of Annville, PA, and Barbara A. Jackson of York, PA; two brothers, Stewart Harris of Harrisburg, and Leonard Harris of McConnellsburg, PA; twenty grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, thirty great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. Giving God all Glory, Honor and Praise, Lovingly Submitted, The Family