THOMAS Linda D. (Jackson), age 59, was born in Hackensack, NJ. She resided in Paterson, NJ for most of her life. Mrs. Thomas departed this life on Sunday, January 23, 2011. She was employed for 13 years as an Administrative Assistant for National Vision Administrations in Clifton, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband Ray Thomas, Jr., parents: Leroy B. and Mattie Belle (Alexander) Jackson, sister: Debra Mickens. She is survived by her sons: Riondo and Adrian Jackson, daughter: Yvette Jackson, brothers: Tyrone Jackson and Leroy Bryant "BJ" Jackson, sisters: Doretha and Stephanie Jackson, fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, mother-in-law: Lessie May Thomas, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her life on Monday, January 31, 2011, 12 noon at The Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home 256 Rosa Parks Blvd., Paterson, NJ. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery, Hackensack, NJ. Friends may visit: 11 AM-12 noon. www.braggfuneralhome.com