Tiara Jackson

Tiara Love-Tory Jackson, our beloved daughter, niece, sister, granddaughter, and cousin, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 37. Tiara was born on September 14, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Melissa Jackson and Kendall Ross. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School.

Tiara resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 8 ½ years. Tiara was a fabulous hairstylist and make-up artist. She loved walking the many runway fashion shows. She was a great CNA at the nursing home. She greeted every person with her big beautiful smile and a big hug. She loved all people and never met a stranger. She had a heart of Gold and was known as the Hospitality Queen for opening her doors to anyone who needed shelter or food. She would often say, “This is what God would want me to do”. Tiara believed in treating others as she would want to be treated. She loved to dress up and would dress up everyday. Tiara was a faithful member of Rebirth Cathedral of Praise Church.

Tiara leaves to cherish her memory her parents: Melissa (James) Jackson and Kendall Ross of Saginaw, Michigan; grandparents, Alfred and Patsy Jackson of Spartanburg, SC, Sandra Ross of TX; sister, Imani Ross of Saginaw; ten uncles, Kenneth (Sabrina) Jackson, Kent (Lisa) Jackson, Timothy Jackson, Miguel Ross, Kijuan Ross, Ken Ross, Brian Johnson, and Jimmy Beavers of Saginaw, MI., Alfred Clay Jackson of Spartanburg, SC.; three aunts, Constance Miller, Emma Johnson, and Jamisha Johnson of Saginaw, MI.; godmother, Tina Huntley; many cousins, and friends of whom she was very special too. A special friend, Carmella Lowe of Charlotte, N.C.

Tiara was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Lynch Jackson; grandfather, Joseph Miller; great-grandparents, Marybell and Robert Lynch; and uncle, James Thomas.

The Jackson and Ross families would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support. It was greatly appreciated. A very special thank you to the Willis, Jackson, Lynch, and Ross families.