Shantel Nicole Jackson

Miss Shantel Nicole Jackson passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 41. Shantel was born on November 14, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Larry Jackson and Lithenie (Rodney) Turner. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend who cherished her family dearly.

Shantel loved spending time with her children and family. She enjoyed being near the water, especially in Saginaw and Detroit, and loved traveling. Shantel also enjoyed baking, especially her delicious pineapple upside-down cakes. She was known for making deviled eggs for family gatherings and took great joy in bringing family together. Above all, Shantel treasured the time she spent surrounded by the people she loved.

Shantel leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Camia Cooper; three sons, Lil Leo Cooper, Camryn Cooper, and Camonai Cooper, all of Saginaw, Michigan; two granddaughters, A’Lani Cooper and Cataeya Sanchez of Saginaw, Michigan; her mother, Lithenie (Rodney) Turner; her father, Larry Jackson; five sisters, Sade Jackson, Mecia Hale, Molivia Jackson, Nevaeh, and Lylah Muniz, all of Saginaw, Michigan; one brother, Tevin Jackson of Texas; her grandmother, Marie Hall of Saginaw, Michigan; one aunt, Kathrine Frazer; three uncles, Allen (Myra) Colley, James Fraizer, and Alvin Fraizer; nieces, Ky’Mia Brookins, Kaila McMullen, Ca’Miri and Miracle Jackson; nephews, Michael, Bracken, D’Lontez, and D’Corian Jackson, all of Saginaw, Michigan; the father of her children, Tialer Cooper; and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends, including her special friend, Robert Jones-Bey “JB”.

Shantel was preceded in death by her grandfather, Dr. Nick Hall Jr.; her grandmother, Alterine Fraizer; her great-grandmother, Annie B. Giles; her uncle, Perry Colley; her godmother, Linda Gavin; and her brother, Sherman Cooper.

Shantel will be remembered for her loving heart, her devotion to her children and family, her joy in bringing people together, and the warmth she shared with everyone who knew and loved her. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.