Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For Jackie (Pinson) Hare

Jackie received her early education in Gadsden Public Schools and later transferred to Etowah County schools and graduated from Glencoe High School in 1977, where she was the first black cheerleader in the history of the school. She also graduated from Michigan State University in 1985. Other notable accomplishments: Jackie was a delegate for the Huron Girl Scouts of America, where she was instrumental and setting bylaws for the entire institution.

She accepted Christ an early age and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Glencoe, AL, and in Weston Creek under the leadership of the late Rev. Jimmy Terry later in her teens. She met a man of God, Bishop Bobby Davis and became a member of the Spiritual Israel Church and It’s Army in Gadsden, AL. Jackie later moved to Michigan, where she continued to serve on the nurses board and as a member of the mass choir. She also served as secretary of the form recreation committee at Israel Gardens.

Jackie was blessed with an angelic voice, and her first love was singing before leaving Glencoe. She served and recorded with the Charlie Nelms Singers of Gadsden, AL. After moving to Michigan, she sang and recorded with the Unity Spiritual Singers under the leadership of Deacon Tyrone Steele, Sr. She was among the first black hired at the gas and fire department.

Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Lovell Pinson, Sr; mother, Bertha Bush Pinson; brother, Minister Christopher Pinson and step-son Ronald Hare, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving husband of 35 years, Ronald Hare, Sr. of New Boston, MI; beautiful children, Angelique Davis and Angelette Davis of Covington, GA, Samantha Chatman and Reginald Hare of New Boston, MI, Eric Hare of Inkster, MI and Terrell Hare of Detroit, MI; siblings, Lovell Pinson, Jr. of Gadsden, AL, Aretha Johnson, Lakewood, NJ, Ruby (Pinson) Ditele of Wheatley Heights, NY, Donald Ray Pinson of E. Gadsden, AL and Ricky Pinson (Sherrel) of Tampa FL, and as close of a sister Myrna Avery of Gadsden, AL. She also leaves a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
11:00 AM
Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland
4670 S. Inkster Rd
Westland, MI 48186

PUBLIC VIEWING:
Friday, April 12, 2024
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home
1318 E. Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35903

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:
Saturday, April 13, 2024
1:00 PM
Lincoln Hill Cemetery
408 Miller Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35903

Guest Book

Jackie, you were a wonderful sister-in-law. Your lovely smile and caring ways will be greatly missed. RIH. Blessings, peace and comfort to the Hare & Pinson family. Sonja

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Losing a loved one is an unimaginable loss. During this time of grief know that you are not alone. Lovingly, Lovell and Ruby

- Ruby Ditele

As Jackie's friend in school, I saw her as a strong athlete and an even stronger woman. I remember most her infectious giggle and her determination to fly high above the trials of growing up black in Alabama in the 1960's. May you rest in peace, Jackie, and find the beauty and peace you so richly deserve. Ellen Clay Morris

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May the eternal light that is Jesus comfort your loved ones as they mourn their loss and celebrate your gain in the glory of heaven. May Jesus lead, guide and protect them as only HE can. Jackie was a precious young lady that I remember well. Godspeed sweetness, see you someday soon. E

- E (a friend from long ago)

Jackie never met a stranger. She and my aunt Myrna were friends for a long time and for that reason we just loved her just the same. She was like Aunt Jackie to my brother and I. We are praying the Hare and Pinson Family during these hours of bereavement. May God be with you. Blessings and Peace Kim Avery-Rollins and Bobby Avery Robert and Jan Avery

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Jackie has crossed my mind so many times through the years. She was so fun to be around and could run like lightning. I remember her jumping on the trampoline like she could fly. She was our mascot and wore it with pride. May the peace that passes all understanding comfort your family as you are laid to rest. With deepest sympathy Kelly Jennings

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I graduated with Jackie at Glencoe in 1977. She was a very sweet classmate. She was a great athlete, and could run, jump, do any kind of gymnastics!! But most importantly, Jackie was a people person, and was well liked by our whole class!! May God greatly comfort her family!!

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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