Meet Rita Jackson, Erin Jackson’s mother.
Rita’s role was very important in the life of the Olympic gold medalist, but she was the mother of Erin when she was a teenager.
Learn more about Rita in this article. Here we cover her age, family, and her job.
Meet Erin Jackson’s mother, Rita Jackson
Rita Jackson is the mother of figure skater Erin Jackson.
She was Erin’s source of motivation and made sure Erin and her brother moved on in life. For this reason, Rita encouraged her to succeed academically and to dedicate herself to her passion, which for her was skating.
When her mother passed away, a family friend of Erin’s shared the story on her Facebook page: “I remember being surprised by the phone call you made while we were in China. You just won a world medal for the United States, but your mom was more concerned with wishing her little girl a happy birthday. That kind of love, knowing what is important, amazed me. Stay strong, Erin. We all love you.”
What happened to Rita Jackson?
Erin Jackson’s mother, Rita, died on May 17, 2011 of undisclosed causes. Her funeral was held on March 26, 2011 at New Covenant MB Church. Reverend Stanley Jacobs, pastor.
After her death, people paid tribute to her and her grieving family. One wrote: “God bless the Jackson family. I always thought of her as a mother because her son and I were close friends almost like brothers. I will always remember Mrs. Rita!”
Another story shared about Rita, “Our condolences to the Jackson and Walker families. I met Rita in 1986 in kindergarten, where she took care of my daughter. So Rita got me a job at Winn Dixie on Pine. We were friends for a long time, I loved her smile and her BIG HEART. We will miss her and her smile very much. But we will all see her again in heaven, God be with you at this time and always. MIMI friend of Rita”.
In addition, her school friends from Forest & Vanguard High, Class of 1975, also paid tribute: “The families of our classmates, we, the Class of 1975 Forest and Vanguard High, are saddened by the passing of Rita. We lift them up in prayer and ask that God’s continued love and blessings be upon their lives.”
Tracy and Rita Jackson’s marriage
Tracy and Rita Jackson were happily married until her death in 2011. The period that they were together and married remains undivided.
But Rita and Tracy had at least one daughter, Erin Jackson, born September 19, 1992.
They were also parents to their son Corey Farmer, but it is unclear if Rita had him with Tracy or from a previous relationship.
How old was Rita Jackson at the time of her death?
At the time of her death, Rita Jackson was 53 years old.
What did Rita Jackson do for a living?
Rita allegedly worked as a pharmaceutical technician. Previously, she also worked in a kindergarten.
Related FAQ
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Where is Rita Jackson from?
Rita is originally from Ocala, Florida.
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What was Rita Jackson’s maiden name?
Rita’s maiden name was Walker. She is survived by sisters Debra Leahmon, Karen Walker, Toni Walker, Cathy Tanner, brother Michael Walker, grandfather Lawrence Starks, and three grandchildren.
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