She was born in Gastonia on January 22, 1955 and graduated from Hunter Huss High School.
Rita worked at WIX for seven years and then spent the rest of her life training horses. She had a passion for horses and the show ring. Rita was very involved with the horse community and was a proud member of Gaston County Saddle Club, Gaston County Horseman's Association, Lincoln County Horseman's Association, Kings Mountain Saddle Club and a lifetime member of the AQHA.
She also loved the flowers in her yard and enjoyed looking at the simple beauty that they held.
Rita is survived by her husband of 41 years, David P. Jackson of Gastonia; son, Travis Jackson and wife Leslie of Gastonia; sister-in-law, Bobbi Jackson and brother-in-law, Billy Jackson.
A visitation for Rita will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054 with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm. A committal service will immediately follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com for the Jackson Family.
