Linda Patricia Bright

November 11, 1948 - April 17, 2020

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Linda Patricia Jackson Bright was born November 11, 1948 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late George Morton Jackson, Sr. and Alma Lee Robinson Jackson. She departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2020 at home. Linda was born and raised in New Brunswick before moving to Somerset where she was currently residing. She retired from Johnson & Johnson after working over 40 years. She loved her job and the opportunity to interact with so many different people. She was educated in New Brunswick Public Schools and received a BS in Management from Rutgers University. Linda was an active member of Mt. Zion AME Church, New Brunswick, she was on the Steward Board, Vice Chair of the MTZ Community Development Corp., President of Praising Healthy Ministry, MTZ Stewardship and Finance Commission, the Education and Scholarship Committee, MTZ AME Church Lay Organization, and Senior Ministry. She was also a former Trustee. Under her leadership, the Mt. Zion CDC started a research pilot program with Rutgers Center for Environmental Exposures and Disease to study New Brunswick air quality. The Praising Healthy Ministry sponsored semi–annual health fairs/forums and periodic health workshops for Mt. Zion and its surrounding Community and coordinated health programs and presentations for the Mt. Zion Senior Ministry. She was also instrumental in establishing the Mount Zion CDC Preschool. Linda worked with Pastors to produce and implement Organization Wellness Guidelines for Mt. Zion. In New Brunswick, she represented Mt. Zion as a Faith-based member of the following groups: The New Brunswick Community Food Alliance and she served on the Community Engagement Workgroup and the Access to Healthy Foods Workgroup; the Rutgers Medical School Alliance on Mental Health and Substance Abuse; the Healthier New Brunswick City-Wide Initiative; New Brunswick Tomorrow’s Health Task Force; and the Steering Committee of the NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids – NB and its Faith-Based Wellness Subgroup. Linda developed strong community partnerships with RWJ Barnabas Health, St. Peters University Hospital, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick Tomorrow, and various divisions of Rutgers University, Middlesex County Health Department and the New Brunswick Area NAACP. Additionally, she worked with local chapters of national health organizations. She has received numerous awards, recognizing her volunteer efforts. Linda was predeceased by her parents. Left to cherish her precious memories are her Sister and Best Friend Margaret Greene and her Brother George M. Jackson, Jr. Linda is also survived by two sisters, Paulette Jackson and Adrienne Jackson. Although Linda had no children of her own she was a ‘Special’ Aunt to the Greene family. James (Mary) Shon (Maria), Ashley, Jamie, Jaxson, and Christopher. In addition Linda has two nephews, Bishara Tyler and Shariff Gordon. She is also survived by her Aunt Barbara Duarte, Cousins Melba Robinson, Rodney Robinson, Cynthia Duarte, Donna Duarte, Ibrahim Duarte, Glen Griffin. Two Aunts; Eula Sullivan, and Doloris Robinson. A host of relatives and friends. Linda loved her family, her church, her friends and helping people. Psalm 23 was one of her favorites. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mt. Zion AME Church, 39 Hildebrand Way, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Private Services