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Geraldetta Jackson

January 13, 1959 ~ November 14, 2015 (age 56) 56 Years Old

Geraldetta Jackson Obituary

Geraldetta "Jay" Jackson was born January 13, 1959 to Gerald and Fanny Rouse. She was the
youngest of three children. Her sister Veronica Powell and her brother Errol Howard they were the world to her. Both preceded her in death. Geraldetta Jackson married William Harding in October 1979. Ms. Jackson gave birth to four beautiful children. Geraldetta Jackson had a heart of gold. She had a passion to help anyone she could. She spent her lifetime helping and caring for people and loved to cook, knit and be with her family. Jay spoke her mind and she was the life of the party. In so many words she was a firecracker! Geraldetta Jackson leaves to cherish her loving memory to her daughters: Jennifer (Dan) Bressler, Jacqueline (Christopher) Coleman, Tonesa Harding and her only son: Napoleon Yarborough "Boo-Boo"; Napoleon's father: Jim Yarborough; ten beautiful grandchildren: Jonas, James, Jaylen, Christopher Jr., Caleb, Kylee, Isabella, Jaycob, Calleigh and Christian; and a host of nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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Visitation
NOV 20. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
Heard & Taylor Family Funeral Home
1540 West Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
https://www.heardandtaylorfuneralhome.com/


Farewell Service
NOV 21. 12:00 PM (ET)
Heard & Taylor Family Funeral Home
1540 West Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
https://www.heardandtaylorfuneralhome.com/

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