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Ernestine Rorex Jackson, born May 23, 1923, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the age of 100, “ Tom” as she was affectionately known to everyone, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ernestine graduated from Austin High School. She was employed as a Nurse at the University of Tennessee Medical Center for over thirty years. After retirement, she volunteered as a Candy Stripper, served meals at the, Knoxville Rescue Mission and enjoyed ministering to inmates at the Knoxville City Jail.
Ernestine was a faithful and longtime member of Cherry Street Church of God.
She was fondly known as, “Mother of the Church,”a avid reader of The Bible, loved the Lord and Lived a true Christian Life.
Preceded in death by parents, Sam and Ella Rorex; husband, Emmett James Jackson, Sr.; sisters, Margaret Holland, Samuel McBath, Imogene Bradford, Cloteal Glanton and Frances Golightly.
She leaves to cherish memories, very devoted son, Emmert “EM” James Jackson, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; devoted friend, Barbara Easterly.
Family will receive friends, 11:00-12:00 noon, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified; funeral service, 12:00 noon, Bishop Guiford R. Hill, Officiating.
Interment, Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by, JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY