Brandi Sarahn Jackson

Brandi Jackson was born to Attorney Samuel C. Jackson and Judith M. Jackson in Topeka, KS on December 10, 1958 and transitioned in Lubbock, TX on July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Marcia Sandels. She is survived by her mother, Judith M. Jackson (Topeka, KS), son, Toren Samuel Jackson-Davis (Lubbock, TX), daughter, Teklyn Sarahn Jackson-Davis (Kansas City, MO) and a host of cousins. Brandi attended Clay and Gage elementary schools in Topeka, KS before moving with her family to Washington, D.C. in July of 1965. There she finished her primary education and graduated Wilson High School before going to Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburg, PA for her undergraduate and Howard University, Washington D.C. for her Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology. Brandi did a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology at the University of Southern California in 1989. Brandi was a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Brandi was initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in Pittsburg on her birthday, December 10, 1977. She became a Silver Star and a Lifetime member leaving many Sorority Sisters throughout the nation with fond memories and was also a member of the Eta Delta Omega Chapter in Lubbock, TX. Brandi was the first African-American woman Wrangler at Yellowstone National Park one summer as an undergrad. Her professional career took her to San Diego, CA where she worked for the United States Navy Operational Support Center, NOSC, testing the psychological aptitude of future pilots. She also worked for the Navy in Camarillo, CA before working in Ventura, CA as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children. She also began her own private practice in Ventura. She moved to Lubbock, TX in 1997 and cared for her young children before she was licensed in Texas. Brandi has been actively involved in Community Services and has volunteered with her Sorority and other organizations on numerous projects. Anyone who knows Brandi knew that she had unique interests. She was an accomplished square dancer, rider of horses and mules, lover of Basenjis, movies and Jazz. Brandi was a faithful committee volunteer at Caprock Jazz in Lubbock and also did the voice overs for their advertisements. Brandi touched many lives throughout her life she will be surely missed. The family appreciates all of the cards, flowers and well wishes. However, if you share her faith you know that we will see her again. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Sanders Memorial Chapel.

Brandi Sarahn Jackson

December 10, 1958 - July 28, 2023