Jackson

Lynda Brooks Jackson (Lynda James) of Cedar Grove, N.J., formerly of Valencia, passed away on Feb. 23, 2022, after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness.

Lynda was born in Butler, on July 8, 1947, and was a 1965 graduate of Mars High School in Mars.

She earned a B.A. at the Career Academy in Washington, D.C, at Georgetown, and became a certified medical assistant.

Later she worked as a booking agent for the Banner Talent Agency in New York City, where she met her husband, Thomas (aka Tommy James) in 1972.

Lynda is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Thomas; her sisters, Marcia Brooks Norton of Mars, Candice Wallingford of Honesdale, Pa., and Dawn (John) Wilbern of Evans City; and her stepson, Brian (Patty) Jackson. She is also survived by, and was known as “a loving Nana” to, many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert (Bud) Brooks; her mother, Jeanne Brooks; a brother, Robert Brooks; and a sister, Jodi Brooks.

JACKSON — Friends of Lynda Brooks Jackson (Lynda James), who died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Funeral services and burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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