Mrs Nella D. Jackson

NELLA D. JACKSON Nella D. Brewer, was born on September 20, 1933 in Florence, Alabama to James and Ivory Pinson Brewer. Her light, smile and sweet personality personified pure love and permeated the hearts and souls of everyone who crossed her path. During Nella’s time in rehabilitation, even though she wasn’t feeling well, she was still shining her light, witnessing and encouraging young women to trust in God and pursue their goals. Nella attended Burrell Slater High School in Florence, AL. During her time in Florence, Nella and her sister Louise were stylists, helping to dress women in the city with the latest fashions. She loved to dress up and look good. She moved to Saginaw, MI after her brother, James “Red” Brewer & sister Flora Arnett, left Alabama during the Great Migration to the North. In Saginaw, Nella was one of the first black women to receive a license to sell insurance in the area. She also attended Delta College. Nella retired from General Motors in 1977 and focused on her purpose to inspire, become an intercessor in prayer, help to raise her grandchildren and provide assistance with family and friends’ children. In her capacity as a Prayer Warrior, Nella helped hundreds of people overcome illnesses and challenges in their lives. When people experienced loss, she stepped in and filled the holes and gaps in the hearts of many. Nella was a Sunday School Teacher, Member of the Courtesy Board and Young Matrons at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of her dear friend Rev. Dr.Roosevelt Austin, in Saginaw, MI. She was a stewardess at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church in Detroit and served on the Pastor’s Aide Ministry at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Southfield, MI. In Saginaw, she met the love of her life, James E. Jackson, and they married on March 27, 1960. They celebrated 59 years of marriage this year. Nella and James moved from Saginaw to Southfield, MI in 1985. Nella departed this life on June 10, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Ivory Pinson Brewer, her sister, Mary Louise Beachum and brothers James “Red” Brewer and Joe Louis Brewer. She leaves a host of family and friends who loved her dearly. In particular, her compassion, counsel, love and support for her nieces and nephews epitomized genuine “Aunthood.” Her husband, James E. Jackson; her children: Kathryn L. (Robert) Johnson, Connie D. (Nathan) Jenkins, Anthony R. (Tonya) Houston and Sonia J. (Kenneth) Myles; her grandchildren: Anton Houston, Darrin R. (Casey) Johnson, Kendall Myles, Jordan Myles, Tiffany McCants and Nathan Jenkins II; her great-grandchildren: Asharion, Antonio, Malachi, Mahalia, Cameron and Mason; her godchildren: Brian Jackson,Trent Mosley, Brandi Winbrook, and Terry Layfield; her siblings: William Brewer,Flora Arnett, Samuel L. Brewer, Lillie B. Strong and Moses (Gwen) Brewer. Nella also had a special relationship with all of her sister and brother-in-loves. She had a Prayer Warrior partner of 30 years, Mrs. Lois Lewis and a dedicated, loyal and longtime friend of 58 years, Mrs. Christina Jones. Nella’s favorite book was The Prayer of Jabez. From the moment this book was given to her by Sonia, she talked about how it changed her perspective on life. At the age of 85, Nella proclaimed each and every day that she was enlarging her territory to give love and live with peace. Nella served and loved on earth until God decided it was time to enlarge her territory in heaven. May her spirit of love reside in all who cherish her memory.

Mrs Nella D. Jackson

September 20, 1933 - June 10, 2019