Obituary of Grace Jackson

Emily Grace Harrell Jackson Pasquotank County Native Emily Grace Harrell Jackson, age 90, was called home to be with her Lord on November 15, 2003 at Winslow Nursing Home. She was born January 28, 1913 to the late Emma Pritchard Harrell and George Rufus Harrell in Pasquotank County. She married John Anderson Jackson of Pasquotank County in 1935. Grace was a life long resident of Pasquotank County. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1946; four sisters, Margaret Brite, Gussie Lee White, Nancy Coffman, and Martha Etheridge; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth White, Marie Tuttle, and Carolyn Miller; and brother-in-law, Walter Jackson. Her loving family includes her children, Janet and her husband, Billy Hassell, of Elizabeth City; John A. Jackson and his wife, Shirley, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Rufus Jackson and his wife, Georgetta, of Elizabeth City; sister, Ruth H. Overman of Edenton; sister-in-law, Thelma J. Rogerson of Elizabeth City; her eight grandchildren, Gracie Nelson and her husband, Don; C.B. Jackson and his wife Sonia; Cecil Jackson; Shari Peacock and her husband, Alton; Johnny Hassell and his wife, Lorie; Allen Hassell and his wife, Rebecca; Chuck Jackson and his wife, Kim; Susan Perry and her husband, Paul; and thirteen great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Grace loved serving her Lord through Corinth Baptist Church and faithfully attended throughout her life. Service included Sunday School, B.T.U., and W.M.U. The T.E.L. Sunday School Class and the Senior Adult choir were very dear to her heart. Grace retired from Albemarle Hospital in 1978 having worked 26 years as an LPN in the Nursery. Newborns were the recipients of her skillful, gentle care. ‘Gay’, as she was affectionately called by her family, enjoyed reading, crocheting, tatting, gardening, and visiting all of which brought her great pleasure. Her name, Grace, is a true reflection of her sweet nature, tenderness, and compassion. All were bestowed generously upon family and friends. A service celebrating her life will be conducted Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Roy Head officiating. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery. A visitation will be Monday, November 17 between 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. At other times the family will be at the residence of Janet and Billy Hassell, 801 Forest Park Road. Those who wish may make memorial gifts to Corinth Baptist Church Building Fund or Library, 1035 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com.