Gladys Jackson Essex, age 87 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the third child of the parentage of the late Robert and Rosa Luckey Jackson, Sr. of Marion, and the wife of the late Arthur “Buddy” Essex, was born March 20, 1932.  She answered God’s transitional call Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Viewing – 10 a.m. and Celebration Service – Noon at Providence Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Covington Memorial Gardens. Final arrangements are entrusted to Ellis Funeral Home (260-422-6958).

Survivors include:  Children:  Patricia Oates, Christine Lindsey, and Arthur “Man” Essex, Jr.; four grandchildren: Andre’ and Antisha Oates and Mariska and Meena Essex; eleven great grandchildren; and siblings:  Martha Wright, Elizabeth Turner, James “Jack” Jackson and Eddie Jackson.