Lillie Florence Jackson Obituary (1925 - 2017)

Ms. Lillie Florence Jackson, age 92, of Frederick, Maryland peacefully transitioned into her heavenly home October 11, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Hospice after a lengthy illness. Born June 6, 1925 in Nash County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of late Willie and Ida Hedgepeth Coppedge. Ms. Jackson was a life-long student of God's Word. She embodied Colossians 3:15 - "And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful." Ms. Jackson was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Frederick for over 15 years. She served as a member of the Pastor's Aide and enjoyed being considered as one of the elders of this magnificent historic church. Often times you could find Ms. Jackson on Wednesday nights seated next to the deacons and deaconesses during Bible study. Surviving her upon her death are: two children, Elizabeth Greene and husband Tyrone of Frederick, James Coppedge and wife Krisha of Dover, Delaware; brother, Rev. Luther Coppedge and wife Christine of Raleigh, North Carolina; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her oldest friend of 68 years, Yvonne Walker.