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She has largely spent her life peacefully and quietly all her life while her son rose to prominence.
GREENVILLE, SC. — The mother of Reverend Jesse Jackson has died, according to his Twitter page.
Helen Burns Jackson had been in hospice care for the past few weeks after years of declining health.
Rev. Jackson tweeted Monday, “My loving mother MrsHelenJackson has made her transition to be with God.”
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