Mrs. Christine McCombs Jackson went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby. A native of Darlington SC, she was born on May 28, 1927 to the late Charlie and Gertha Taylor McCombs.

Mrs. Jackson moved to NC with her family at an early age eventually settling in Cleveland County. She earned her nurse's aide certificate from Cleveland Technical College and began a rewarding career that she remained dedicated to until the age of 75 when she retired.

With her faith in God as her anchor, she became the sole provider for her children's needs. She provided for them not only physically but spiritually as well living her Christian life as an example to them while making sure that her children were in church. She was their backbone and always encouraged them and promoted their education. Endowed with strength and wisdom, she became a trusted person also to those around her who could come to her for advice and a positive and uplifting word. She was a member of Faith Harvest Church where she faithfully attended until her health declined.

Mrs. Jackson enjoyed baking and was known for her delicious pound cakes, honey bun cakes, homemade biscuits and sweet tea. She loved the outdoors and loved to fish. Most of all though, she loved her family and loved caring for them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Jackson; two daughters, Linda Faye Jackson and Janie Inez Wright; sisters, Ruby Headen, Doretha McCombs and Easdale Toms and one brother, Jay H. McCombs.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Jimmy McCombs and Charlie Ray McCombs (Mary) both of the home, Dorothy Jackson of Charlotte, NC, Willis Jackson (Alma) of Gastonia, NC, Nathaniel Jackson (Anie) of Owenings Mills, MD and Thomas Jackson (Tosha) of Gastonia; three sisters, Alean McCombs of Shelby, Jennie Lee James of Augusta, GA and Annie Lee Johnson of Shelby; seventeen grandchildren; forty-five great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM Faith Harvest Church. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Monday. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.