Isabella G. Jackson Obituary (1931

Isabella Jackson was born on April 25, 1931 to the late William and Emma Dixon Gay in Wilson, NC. She went home to be with our Lord on July 21, 2019. A middle child, all of Isabellas siblings except Jacob Gay of Bronx, NY have preceded her in death (Lillian Anne Mercer, Aileen Hardy, Annie Ruth Tyson, Curtis Lee Gay and William Gay). Isabella, who was affectionately known as Bell, accepted Christ at an early age and was a longtime member of the Saint James Christian Church Disciples of Christ in NC. Upon relocating to CT in 1970, Bell faithfully attended several churches. Belle was joined in matrimony to the late James Mercer in 1948. To this union eight children were born: James Curtis, Bernice, Leon, Al, Bob Wayne, Brenda, Rhonda and Gary. In her Golden years, Bell found love again and married Eddie Jackson in 1998 who preceded her in death. A loving mother and homemaker, Bell was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. Her best dishes were barbeque and chocolate cake. To make ends meet and support her family, Bell sold chili dogs and ice cream in the "Greens" in CT. This kind gesture gained her the love and admiration of all the neighborhood children. In addition to being a wonderful cook, she had a servants heart and loved to teach others. She worked as an assistant teacher with the Family Guidance Foster Grandparents program for many years. Bell leaves to cherish her memories, three daughters, Bernice Lindsey (Willie) of Saratoga, NC, Brenda Randolph-Lindsey of Waterbury, CT, Rhonda Mercer of Bridgeport, CT; four sons, Leon Mercer (Sandra) of Waterbury, CT, Al Mercer (Roxanne) of Richmond, VA, Bob Mercer (Veronica) of Bridgeport, CT, and Gary Mercer (Michelle) of Owing Mills, MD; one brother, Jacob Gay of Bronx, NY; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, July 27, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pentecostal Church of Prayer & Deliverance 1562 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Saturday, July 27, 2019 10:00 AM Pentecostal Church of Prayer & Deliverance 1562 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607