NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Greater than 500 folks entered the Freedom Pavilion on the Nationwide WWII Museum to honor the lifetime of former metropolis council member and state consultant Jackie Clarkson, who died final month on the age of 88.

Clarkson could also be finest identified for her work on the council earlier than and after Hurricane Katrina.

“Each faction of this metropolis and each facet of this metropolis was of equal significance of her,” stated Jackie Clarkson’s daughter, Patricia Clarkson.

Admirers talked about Clarkson’s ardour as she fought for the Algiers ferry, security within the French Quarter, the enlargement of New Orleans Recreation Improvement and far more.

“Lots of people do not know all the issues that she did, whether or not it’s within the enterprise realm or whether or not it’s simply serving to folks get by processes involving metropolis authorities. I am simply so happy I had the chance to know her each as a realtor and as an elected official,” stated New Orleans Metropolis Councilman Eugene Inexperienced.

She was additionally identified for her help of the native navy.

“She was our councilwoman for years and that is the place the headquarters is situated after which when she was president of the town council once more, went out of her means made positive that we felt appreciated, and once more it wasn’t simply the Marines, it was actually all of the companies,” stated U.S. Marine Corps Forces South Government Director Gregg Habel.

All of this was achieved whereas being a mom of 5 daughters, a grandmother of 10 and a great-grandmother of 16.

Her household says that the opening she leaves behind is one thing that’s practically inconceivable to fill.

“She leaves behind a shocking legacy and one that won’t be, won’t ever deflate. Won’t ever be deflated. She leaves behind an incomparable life and I am so fortunate to be referred to as her daughter,” stated Patricia Clarkson.

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