Ms. Edith A. Jackson Harrison, 88, of 3222 Fields Road, Petersburg, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at VCU Hospital, Richmond, Virginia.

Edith was born on March 21, 1937, in Disputanta, Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Deacon Wilson P. and Deaconess Daisy L. Jackson.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilson W. "Bubba" Jackson and Deacon John A. Jackson; and two sisters, Rosa Lawson Parham and Alice Shaw.

Edith was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church, Disputanta. She loved the Lord with all her heart and her faith in Him was strong. She attended the Disputanta Training School.

Edith worked at various jobs in her early years of employment. However, in her later years, she worked as a caretaker until her health declined. Edith loved her family, and she always enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed traveling and would often do so with her family.

She leaves to treasure her memories, seven children, Marilyn Thompson of Petersburg, VA, Linda Hayes of Chesterfield, VA, Karen Sharp (Antonio) of Chester, VA, Vernon Hayes of Rosehill, Christopher Hayes of Dinwiddie, VA, Kathy Sumblin (Garry) of Maryland, and Jennifer Harrison of Chicago, IL; nine grandchildren, Gayonty Byrd, Marcus Gilliam (Tia), Maurice Hayes (Biniqua), Yolanda Holmes (Larry), Delicia Sharp, Shence Hayes, Shekera Brown, Christopher Hayes, Jr. and Candon Hayes; ten great grandchildren, Genesis Hayes, Carter Brown, Chloe Brown, among others, and eleven great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Goode, Daisy Chandler, and Beulah Williams, all of Petersburg, VA; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Jackson of Petersburg, VA and Doretha Jackson of Hopewell, VA; a special cousin, Barbara Howard of Norfolk, VA; and number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Special thanks is extended to her caretakers, Ms. Lillie Coleman and Ms. Joanna Parker.

Edith was loved by many, and she will forever remain in our hearts.

At the request of the family there will be no public viewing for Mrs. Jackson Harrison. The family also request that the funeral services will be private and no livestream.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.