Mother Of Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies
(CBS) -- The mother of Rev. Jesse Jackson died Monday morning in Greenville, South Carolina.
Helen Burns Jackson was in her early nineties and had been hospitalized for the past few weeks. Rev. Jackson tweeted that his mother, "has made her transition to be with God" and thanked supporters for their prayers.
My loving mother MrsHelenJackson has made her transition to be with God.
My family thankyou for your love&prayers. pic.twitter.com/mRTSPXxNIL
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) September 7, 2015
