Ms. Barbara Jean Jackson

August 12, 1950 - December 23, 2021

**GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH IS HOSTING SERVICES IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MS. BARBARA JEAN JACKSON ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022. ____________________________ ****ATTN: EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS*******THERE WILL BE A DRIVE THROUGH VISITATION FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS-Monday, January 3, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. ***PLEASE NOTE FRIENDS & EXTENDED FAMILY: YOU MAY VIEW MS. JACKSON DURING DRIVE THROUGH VISITATION ONLY. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS***** ________________________________ ****DIRECTIONS FOR DRIVE THROUGH VIEWING*****DO NOT ENTER OUR PARKING LOT AT DOUGLAS AVENUE ENTRANCE***** ****TO ENTER DRIVE THROUGH VISITATION: PLEASE TAKE NORTH STREET, make a left on Summer Street and then a left to Jefferson Street to enter in at the Jefferson Street Entrance ________________________________ If you have any questions please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 _________________________________ The Obituary Ms. Barbara Jean Jackson, lovingly known as “BJ”, transitioned peacefully on December 23, 2021, at Borgess Medical Center after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 12, 1950, in Kalamazoo, MI and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1969. She retired after 45 years from Graphic Packaging International. Barbara accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of The Galilee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edward, Sr. and Artie Will Jackson; a beloved son, Gerald G. Whitfield; three brothers, Ross Edward Jackson, Michael Anthony Jackson, Sr., Ronnie Earl Jackson, and Robert Edward Jackson, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Tony (Melissa) Jackson of Gary, IN, Clifford Jackson and Renee Whitfield of Kalamazoo, MI; two brothers, David Jackson and Raynard Jackson of Kalamazoo, MI; two sisters, Atricia Jackson of Atlanta, GA and Veronica (Tracy) Pettway of Talking Rock, GA; one god brother, Brian (Robin) Pratt of Kalamazoo, MI; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, two special grandson’s Tyren Sheppard and Jamar Jackson; special sister-in-law, Debra Jackson of Kalamazoo, MI; special daughter, Luanne Williams of Kalamazoo, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who know and love her.