Bettye Patricia Jackson

Bettye Jackson passed away peacefully on August 28, 2020 at Virtua Hospital in Marlton, NJ. She leaves behind her children Lydia Lopez (José) of Berlin NJ, Daryl Jackson (Marlene) of Woodbridge VA, and Gordon Jackson of Conway SC; her grandchildren Consuela Franks, José Lopez Jr. (Lexi), Felicia Jackson, Lydia Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Samantha Jackson, Dexter Jackson, Ariel Thompson (Cory), and Arianna Jackson; her great-grandchildren Isaiah Franks, Noah Franks, Elijah Franks, Dalonie Morris, Aryis Morris, Laniya Morris, Lily Reynolds, Christian Thompson and Noella Thompson. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law Hilda Timbers, as well as several nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren. Bettye was born in Georgetown, SC to Elizabeth Lymes. She lost her mother very early in her life to pneumonia and was raised by her maternal grandmother and then her aunt. After high school, she attended Allen University where she met her husband Russell Jackson of Elizabeth NJ. There were married in 1958 and resided in New Jersey until retiring to South Carolina. Bettye returned to NJ after Russell’s passing to be closer to her children. Bettye’s lifelong vocation was a caregiver. She spent her life caring for other in several capacities. First, her own family, then, the children of others at a day care center, then the elderly in an assisted living center. She lovingly nursed her husband through years of illness and cared for the aunt who raised her until she passed from Alzheimer’s disease. Bettye was a quiet humble woman whose passion was her faith in God. She spent many hours studying her Bible and sharing her faith with others. She will be greatly missed. Cremation will be held privately with a zoom memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bettye’s name to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be shared at www.lpwoosterfuneralhome.com.