Mother Linda Scott-Jackson

SCOTT-JACKSON, Mother Linda - Age 69, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Genesys Care Center-Grand Blanc, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Monday, November 28, 2016 at Harris Memorial Church of God in Christ, 4317 Lippincott Blvd., Burton, MI, with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Supt. Eric C. Bogan officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Monday. Mother Jackson will lie in state at Harris Memorial Church of God in Christ, 4317 Lippincott Blvd., where she may be viewed from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday at Harris Memorial C.O.G.I.C., with the family present from 6:00 PM - 8:00PM to receive friends. Mother’s Early Life Linda Joyce Scott was born on October 27, 1947 in Rome, GA. She was born to Mrs. Juliette Scott Espy and Mr. Walter M. Scott, Sr. She was raised in the Baptist church where at a very young age she discovered the love of Christ Jesus and The Word of the Lord became a pillar of truth in her life. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” (Proverbs 1:7) As a child, Linda thought she was a funny looking, skinny, chocolate girl, which led her to feel very self-conscious of her appearance. So she made up for it by being very kind to people especially to her older brother Walter, Jr., even taking a few of his punishments. Linda attended the Rome Public School System where she excelled in learning and played the flute. She graduated in 1965 from Main High School. She furthered her education at the National College of Business and Technology in Nashville, TN where she received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. While in Nashville, she met and married Warren E. Barge, Jr. they moved to Indiana for a short period of time, and then they settled in Michigan. From this union of 17 years, four beautiful daughters were born: Kim, Kavonda, and the twins Karla and Karleen. Through the years, Linda worked and continued her education. She became certified to do medical bookkeeping. With a strong desire to be a nurse, she went to the Detroit College of Business and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was employed by the late Dr. Roy D. Diggs, Jr., Sam’s Club, and Genesys Medical Center. She tenderly cared for and showed the love of Christ to each patient she encountered. The patients and families often returned to thank her for her kindness and love shown. She successfully and honorably fulfilled her role as mother. She raised her children in the church. She was a gifted musician, playing the piano and singing; influencing her daughters to do the same. The Word of God says “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) She always looked well to the ways of her household; loving, protecting, nurturing, and guiding her children to develop strong moral principals in their lives. Someone once said, “A mother who shirks her responsibilities to her children may encourage them to go wayward and onto a destructive path.” In spite of Linda’s opposition and hardships, through Godly wisdom, she took on greater roles and responsibilities in the lives of her children, who now are all productive contributors to society and in ministry. After those meaningful and important years of her children’s lives, she met and married Franklin D. Jackson in October 1996. Together they traveled and enjoyed life as husband and wife until her demise. “Her children will rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” (Proverbs 31:28) Mother’s Spiritual Journey After attending a revival in the early 80’s at Pilgrim Temple COGIC, Linda was led to New Harris Temple COGIC where she was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost and she began her ministry under the leadership of her then pastor, the late Bishop Walter E. Bogan, Sr. She served as a special aide to the late Mother Erma I. Harris in the Children’s Ministry “Sunshine Band” in the local church and Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction. She continued serving faithfully under the leadership of Superintendent Eric C. Bogan. She was involved in the Greeters Ministry, the Christian Women’s Council, the Bereavement Ministry, the Hospitality, the Senior Choir, and Pastor’s Aide. She was a member of the Executive Church Mother’s Board where she also served as the Co-President of the Mother’s Board for the Koinonia District, Great Lakes First Jurisdiction COGIC. Mother Jackson was a true servant who never thought any duty was too small or large but just right for God’s glory. She utilized everything that God blessed her with to fulfill her ministry. This included her time, her money, her vehicle and her home. Even through her illness she continued to serve out of sheer love without complaining. She worked diligently in the ministry for more than 30 years. And God spake these words, “His lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” (Matthew 25:21) Mother’s Departure On Saturday, November 19, 2016; God in His infinite wisdom transitioned Mother Linda Jackson from her earthly home to her heavenly home. She will truly be missed by all whose lives she touched. “Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:29-31) Mother’s Family Mother Linda Jackson enjoyed being a wife, mother, friend, and servant. She treasured the time that she spent with her family. She leaves to cherish her memories: Her husband of 20 years, Franklin D. Jackson (Flint) Children: Kim S. Barge, Kavonda Barge (fiancée Marc Callahan) Flint, MI. Karla S. (Steven) Turner, Karleen S. (Pastor Eric C.) Bogan (Grand Blanc, MI) Brother: Walter M. Scott, Jr. (Rome, GA) Grandchildren: Kolby S. Bogan, Julian R. Sanders, Blake H. Bogan, Luke E. Bogan, Monica Turner. Stepchildren: Theron Patrick (Janeen) Williams, Zack (Jackie) Hill, Tanja Hill, Renee Thomas, Sandra Lewis, and Sue Henry. 4 Step Granchildren 4 Great Grandchildren. Brothers and Sisters in-law: Warren (Janette) Jackson, Ernestine Jackson all of Flint, MI. Alvin (Gracie) Jackson (Atlanta, GA) Other relatives including: Marie Barge of Grand Blanc, MI, Ruth Barge-Thumbtzen (Newport, RI) Paul Barge (Detroit, MI), Wynndolyn Barge-Thompson (Herndon, VA) A host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special friends from near and far. And finally, we dare not forget the many spiritual sons and daughters whom she also adored. “And she did what she could” (Mark 14:8a)

Mother Linda Scott-Jackson

October 27, 1947 - November 19, 2016