Funeral arrangements announced for former New Orleans City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for former city council member and state representative Jackie Clarkson .
On June 26, it was announced that Clarkson died at the age of 88.
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Clarkson was an Algiers resident and served as a councilwoman for District C. She became a state representative after losing her bid for re-election to Congressman Troy Carter.
In a statement, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Clarkson was "one of the most engaging and respected City officials and had a unique way of understanding the needs of our people and how to address them."
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On Tuesday, July 2, it was announced that Clarkson's funeral will be held at the St. Louis Cathedral on July 9 at 2 p.m.
Visitation will be held on July 8 at the National WWII Museum's Freedom Pavillion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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