Jacquelyn Alice Brathwaite departed this life peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in Reston, Virginia at 5:30 pm, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 4th, 1944, to the late Bryon Mordecai and the late Hattie Mae Ricks in Savannah, Georgia. Jackie spent a few years in Savannah, Georgia, but was later raised in Harlem, New York. She married the love of her life Albert Brathwaite, Sr. in 1964, they separated for a few years and renewed their vows on February 28, 1991. Jackie had one son, Albert Brathwaite, Jr., he was her first love and her safe space. During her last few months, she was able to spend every day with her beloved son, her everything." A mother is a son's first true love, a son is a mother's, last true love". -Denzel Washington

After high school, Jackie began working for International Registries, Inc. in 1966 as a secretary. She transitioned to Reston, Virginia when she accepted a promotion within her company. She worked as a Vice President and Secretary of Administrative Control Inc. and retired in 2001.

Jackie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and grandmother. She loved her family and friends and everyone held a special place in her heart. Jackie had a love for fashion and a flair for interior design. If you knew Jackie, she was dressed impeccably all the time. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting. She had a love for movies (especially horror films). She was well-traveled, enjoyed gardening, and feeding the birds.

Jackie is survived by, Albert ("Little Al") Brathwaite, Jr. (son) and Jourdan Brathwaite (grandson), her cousins, Linda Bryant, Sherry Brown, Christopher Grayson, Lori Worthy, Patti Worthy, Mark Worthy, Steven Worthy, Victor Shannon, Errol Shannon, Travis Lee, Curtis Lee, and Belinda Primus. She left behind a host of other extended family and friends.