Mrs. Bridget Unan Gibbs-Jackson

Mrs. Bridget U. Gibbs Jackson, born on September 26, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, was the beloved daughter of Emma Jean Brown and Milton Slack. Bridget was a lifelong resident of Saginaw and a proud member of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church. She graduated from Saginaw High School and went on to dedicate her working years in a variety of roles, including being a mixologist at several local establishments such as J’s Lounge, Archie’s, Better Days, Red Coach, Cadillac Lounge, and The Elks Lounge. Bridget was known for her vibrant spirit and love of life. She enjoyed dancing, skating, crafting, swimming, spending time at the casino and cooking for her family. She also loved coloring, crossword puzzles, video games and most of all being surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Demetrice J. (Lanasia Hood) Goss and Robert L. (Enjoli) Jefferies, Damarcus Jefferies, Shawntaria Byrd, and Ronald McKnight; step-children Mary Collins and Michael Fuse; grandchildren Robert IV, Ryland, Nicholas, Cerra, Aaliyah, Oviaon, Leah, Rayden, Amya, Rashaad, Azaiyah, Carmichael, CarLee, siblings, Beverly Gibbs, Sherry Gibbs, Thea Gibbs, Christine Wright, Sherrhonda Brown, Cynthia Brown, Shenail Brown, Pearl Chandler and Toledo Gibbs, brothers, Myron Chandler and Archie Moncrief; her uncle Isaac E. Gibbs; aunt Patricia Brown, two special cousin Shewana, and Samantha Gibbs; her best friends, Sharon Brown and Lil Dee; her special nephew Willie Woods Jr.; special sister Warnella Humphrey Wright. Bridget was preceded death by her loving husband, Arthur “Big D” Jackson; parents Emma Jean Brown and Milton Slack; stepfather DeMiestro Watson; grandparents Rosie L. Gibbs and Clarence Gibbs Sr.; sisters Wanda Brown, and Brenda Gibbs; cousins, Paulette Brown, DeAlto Brown; uncles Bennie & Hundon Gibbs, Willie Mae, Clarence Foster. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Toledo Gibbs for her love, support, and constant presence; also special thanks to Auntie Patricia Brown; Mother-in-law Lucille Jeffries and the entire Jeffries family; the two loves of Bridget’s life, Alexander Goss and Robert Jefferies Jr. and to everyone that has helped us through this difficult time. Bridget’s joyful spirit, her love for life, and her devotion to family will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. A celebration of Bridget's life will take place at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Christ Image Community Church, 5501 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638. Pastor Eugene Burton will officiate.

Mrs. Bridget Unan Gibbs-Jackson

September 26, 1963 - September 22, 2025