Esther Rose (Zuchero) Jackson

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Esther Rose (Zuchero) Jackson, 96, of Warwick, died on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Gabriel C. (Campopiano) Zuchero. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth F. Jackson, Sr.

Esther worked as a teacher of rug hooking and quilting for many years. She was a member of the Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian for sixty-two years, starting in 1956, and the founder of the Little Rhody Thrummers. She was a member of ATHA, serving on the executive board and as a regional representative.

She is survived by her loving children, Kenneth F. Jackson, Jr. and his wife Kathryn of Wakefield, Ruthann G. Sisson and her husband Paul of Exeter, a sister, Corinne Matera of North Providence, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Her funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave, Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Continuum Hospice & Palliative Care of Rhode Island, 1350 Division Rd Suite 205, West Warwick, RI 02893, will be greatly appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org