Over the weekend, family, friends and fans of the late JackyOh gathered in Atlanta at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church to celebrate her life. The former Wild N’ Out star, whose real name was Jacklyn Smith, suddenly passed away on May 31 at the age of 32. Her longtime partner, DC Young Fly, helped planned the beautiful service.
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In addition, three proclamations from The Mayor of the City of Atlanta (Andre’ Dickson), The Atlanta City Council, The Clayton County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Levon Allen, Clayton County Commissioner, Dr. Alieka Anderson, and Fulton County Commissioners granted June 9th, 2023 as “Jacklyn ‘Jacky Oh’ Smith Remembrance Day.”
Some of Jacky’s close friends and colleagues including Nick Cannon, Frisco Chuck, PB, Mike Merril, Ernestine Morrison, Leticia Gardner, BSimone and Chico Bean and more were in attendance. Jessie Woo sang a selection prior to the eulogy by Reverend Gregory A Sutton.
Here are some photos, courtesy of Jacky’s publicist Brandy Star Merriweather of BStarPR, from her Celebration of Life.
Gorgeous Floral Arrangements
Friends, family and fans pay their respects to the late JackyOh and her family with gorgeous floral arrangements.
A Special Song For Jacky
Jessie Woo sang a selection at Jacky’s funeral service prior to the eulogy by Reverend Gregory A Sutton.
Reverend’s Words
Jacky’s eulogy was delivered by the one and only Reverend Gregory A Sutton.
Jacky’s Aunties
Angela Smith and Carol Smith, Jacky’s aunts who had been her mother figures for the late star, gave an emotional reflection on how she was growing up as a child.
Celebration of Life
Those in attendance mourned the mother, entrepreneur, actress and content creator at Atlanta’s Jackson Memorial Baptist Church.
Paying Respects
Friends and family gathered to celebrate to the late tv and film star.
“Jacklyn ‘JackyOh’ Smith Remembrance Day”
“And does hereby proclaim Friday, June 9th, 2023 as Jacklyn ‘Jacky Oh’ Smith Remembrance Day,” Jacky’s publicist, Brandy Star Merriweather of BStarPR, read during the heart wrenching service. Merriweather quoted one of three proclamations from The Mayor of the City of Atlanta, Andre’ Dickson, The Atlanta City Council, The Clayton County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Levon Allen, Clayton County Commissioner, Dr. Alieka Anderson, and Fulton County Commissioners.
Larger Than Life
DC Young Fly remembers Jacky’s larger than life persona.
Family First
JackyOh’s family poses together for a photo during the Celebration of Life.
A Memorable Moment
DC Young Fly releases a white dove in JackyOh’s honor.
Fit For A Queen
Jacky’s white casket was carried by a white horse drawn carriage.
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