Regina Nettie-Rose Jackson's Obituary
Regina Nettie-Rose Jackson was born March 6, 1923 in Acworth, Georgia, to the union of the late James Johnson and Nettie Johnson. Regina had two sisters who preceded her in death; Catherine Johnson (Ed) and Irene Bedford (William). Regina had a peaceful transition on December 11, 2020. Regina grew up in Marietta Georgia, where she attended Lemon Street High school. Regina was baptized at an early age and became a member of Turner Chapel AME Church located in Marietta Georgia. At the age of 17 she married Alexander Jackson, Sr., (who preceded her in death), and to that union she had two children born in Georgia, Alexander Jackson, Jr., and Nancy Joann Jackson (Martin). Regina and her husband Alexander, Sr. then relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where three children were born to the family, Robert, and twins; Eileen and Elaine Jackson.
After relocating to Detroit Michigan, the family joined Community A.M.E Church, located in Ecorse, Michigan under the pastorate of the late Reverend Ennis Cook. Regina was a long standing and devoted member, and served as a Steward, Usher, Choir Member and Missionary.
She was employed by Brother Rice High School System in Birmingham Michigan. Regina is a person that loved the Lord, and always kept things at 100% never biting her tongue. She also had a comical side in her personality. Regina loved all of her children and family, and would always visit them whether near or far. She was an exceptional cook, known for her greens and fried chicken, homemade biscuits, and on occasion she would cook “wild game”.
Regina is survived by her children; Alexander, Jr., Nancy Joann Martin (Glenn Sr.), Robert Jackson, Eileen Carter, Elaine Jackson-Coleman (Terrance), thirteen grandchildren; Sonya Evette Martin, Janet Martin (Banks), Glenn Martin, Jr., Vincent E. Martin, Gary P. Martin, Donna L. Conley, Michael Antoinio (Tone) Martin, Kenneth Wayne Martin, Robert Antonio Thomas, Anjel N. Jackson (Smith), Aloysous W. Carter II, Sybrina E. Gresham,and Andrew A. Coleman, thirty great grandchildren; Kiesha Martin , April Armstrong, Antoinio Bussey, Nathaniel Banks, Maranda E. Banks, Mario R. Banks, Tierra Martin-Pugh (Jeff), Glenn Martin III, Vincent E. Martin, Jr., Serenity Martin, Gary Martin, Jr., Xavier Martin, James Conley, Brittany E. Martin, Maliah J. Martin, Desiree B. Martin, Kennedy Martin, Kenneth Martin, Jr., Avouri Thomas, Jaidyn Thomas, Deandre Thomas, Marija Jackson, Imari White, Terrence Ward, Tamara Ward, Jeremiah Smith, Aja Smith, Jaykob Smith, Jude Smith, and Blaire E. Lewis, thirteen great, great, grandchildren; Caleigh D. Clements, Kimberly Smith, Tariq Smith, Khamryn Smith, Khaylah Smith, Syklar Rose Young, Antoinio Elliott, Riley Martin, Carter Martin, Jalen R. Banks, Justin K. Banks, Kendall J. Banks, and Acenen Pugh, two great, great, great, grandchildren; Raelynn Smith, Nova S. Robertson, very special friends; Esther Aaron (Walt) and family, Vester Squires (Eugene) and family, Billie Billups (Ralph) (co-worker), and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and church family.
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