Jacqueline Henderson Jackson

JACQUELINE D. HENDERSON JACKSON, an honorable and impactful legacy Jacqueline Henderson Jackson, lovingly known as Jackie, entered eternal rest on December 11, 2024, at her Forest Park, GA home. Jackie was born on October 10th, 1973, in Opp, Al. She was the daughter of the (late) Eunice Whitley and Larry Cooks. The family relocated to Stamford, CT in the late 70s. Jackie grew up on the west side of Stamford with her siblings Soccus, Takara and Erik. She was raised in a home with strong Christian Values and Beliefs. Jackie came from a line of “prayer warriors”. During her childhood, she attended Wilson Memorial Church and would visit as an adult when she was back home in CT. Her family was her pride and joy! She was consistent about checking on her family and helping them. She was a “mother hen” towards her older brother Soccus and other siblings Takara, and (late) Erik. She attended Davenport Ridge Elementary School and Turner of River Middle School and graduated from Stamford High School. Jackie was about her business from a very young age. Her leadership qualities and confidence stood out among her peers. She was known for carrying around a briefcase in Stamford High and talking about being her boss one day. She was very close with her aunt, Mary Brown, who taught her a lot of wisdom about being a business owner. Jackie was also a trendsetter who took pride in looking her best. She loved fashion and nice things. Everything was a fashion statement with Jackie. In addition, she was taught the importance of giving back to the community and “Black Pride.” Throughout High School, she was active in the Urban League and NAACP Stamford Chapters. In 1989, Jackie met the love of her life, Paul Jackson. After initiating their courtship, they lost touch when Jackie left college. God reconnected the couple in the late 90’s and was married in 2007 in beautiful Hawaii. After graduation, Jackie went to Berkeley College in White Plains, NY, where she received her Associate's Degree in business. However, it was her dream to attend an HBCU. Therefore, she went on to further her education at Morris Brown University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in 1996. Education was a must for Jackie, and she was driven to excellence. This determination led her to attend Auburn University in Auburn, AL, a 2 hour and 15-minute drive from her home in Atlanta. Another proud accomplishment as she obtained a special certificate in Law from Auburn University. Shortly after college, she worked for FEMA before landing her position at the law offices of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP. She worked her way up to become the Chief Analyst for Conflict Resolution with a career spanning over 20 years. In 2004, Jackie received the Volunteer of the Year award for outstanding public service & dedication to children and families of Fulton County, GA, from the honorable Glenda Hatchett for her work with the Truancy Intervention Project. The entrepreneur that she was born to be, she has owned and operated Utopian Adornments since 1998. She traveled the country purveying and merchandising products to retail to many consumers. In 2011, she gave birth to her pride and joy, her twin boys, Jaylen and Jayden Jackson. Jackie was a pillar in her family, often being the “go to” person for everyone in need. Jackie is predeceased by her mother, Eunice, and stepfather, Tony Whitley; brother Erik Whitley; and Imani Joyner; her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Paul Jackson, sons Jaylen and Jayden Jackson, and stepson, Akai Jackson. Brother; Soccus Henderson and her sister in love; Tomika Henderson, sister; Takara Whitley, nephews; Soccus Henderson III (Leslie), Dontres Henderson (Destiny), Cass Miller and Trey Whitaker. Father, Larry Cooks, (special aunt) Mary Brown, a host of aunts and uncles, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00AM at Wilson Memorial COGIC 164 Richmond Hill Ave., Stamford, CT. Inurnment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien CT.

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Jacqueline Henderson Jackson

October 10, 1973 - December 11, 2024