Esther Horne Jackson, age 88, of Lumberton, NC passed away at her residence on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 12, 1926 to the late David A. and Cora Bullock Horne. She previously worked as the bookkeeping manager for BB&T. Quoting the family, "In an amazing, hands-on, everyday way, she made each of us better. From crabbing at Holden Beach to caring for a garden to chasing lizards in the bushes, she lived a love of family. She will live on and on in our hearts and lives, as we now carry forth her loving and generous spirit in all we do. God has truly worked through her to bless us one and all." She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kennith Jackson; brothers, Alvin Horne, A.C. Horne, and Sonny Horne; and sisters, Eunice Singletary, Lena Mae Clark, and Lillie Bryant. Mrs. Jackson is survived by a son, Ronald Lee Jackson (Rebecca) of Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Pamela Jackson Bodiford (Charles) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Charles Barrett Bodiford (April), RishaLei Osborne Jackson Doster (Stokes), Ashlee Bodiford Archer (John) and Kennith Colin Alden Jackson (Pringle); and great-grandchildren, Elijah, Zachary, and Caleb Archer, Sophie Bodiford, Alden and Frances Jackson, and Stokeson Doster. A special thank you for the loving service to our mom is given to Blenda Jones, Jamie Webb, Debbie Lewis, and James Arnette. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 11:00-12:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Lumberton. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lumberton with Dr. David Elks and Rev. Joe Bounds officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are encouraged to be made to Glenflora, 5701 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, 28358; Southeastern Hospice, 202 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, 28358; or to a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.floydmortuary.net .