Shelda L Jackson was born on September 11, 1959 to Artie Jackson and the late Isaac Jackson. She is preceded in death by her father, Isaac Jackson and siblings Ricky Egler, Mary Ann and Frederick Jackson.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: Shawn Jackson and Tanneia Brewer; her hardworking and charismatic mother, Artie Jackson; her funny and spontaneous sister, Sheila Jackson, and her brother Paris Jackson; four (4) grandchildren, whom she loved dearly; two (2) strong nephews and five (5) loving, protective nieces. Five (5) devoted friends, Evelyn, Valerie, Edna, Benda, & Debbie and so many others hold her memory forever in their hearts.

Shelda graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Central State University. She was employed as a Logistics Management Specialist and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 31 years of service. Known as the original DIVA, Shelda was a single mother of two and she loved skating, knitting, watching football and basketball and spending time with her family. She was everyone's favorite aunt.