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Jazmine Landry

Jazmine Landry was the Black and Puerto Rican mother of Elliot Landry. She raised Elliot in Pine Hollow, Alabama, while working multiple low-paying jobs and advocating for him in school and medical settings. In adulthood, mother and son lived together in Upper Manhattan before Elliot moved to Baltimore and Jazmine maintained her own home in New York City.

Early Life and Background

Jazmine was born in July 1986 and was seventeen when Elliot was born in November 2003. She served as his primary caregiver in Pine Hollow during a childhood shaped by persistent poverty, medical needs, and abuse by Sean Landry, the son of Jazmine’s former partner Vernon Landry.

Jazmine worked several low-paying jobs to support the household. By winter 2019, she worked in the produce section at J&R Foods, where Lucille managed both her and Elliot. Lucille and Jazmine prepared bakery inventory together, and Lucille referred Jazmine to a furniture-assistance nonprofit when Elliot’s too-small bed was worsening his pain. After the family obtained a queen-size bed, Lucille and the store crew pooled money for sheets, pillows, and a comforter.

Health and Access

Jazmine developed heart disease after years of overwork, chronic stress, and financial instability. Her treatment required a brand-name medication that cost approximately $400 per month and was not covered by standard Medicaid. On her former income, she sometimes stretched or skipped doses or used generic alternatives that caused debilitating side effects.

After Elliot became financially stable through his work with Jacob Keller, he paid for the medication. Once Jazmine moved to New York, Logan Weston and Julia Weston connected her with cardiology specialists she had not been able to access in rural Alabama. Consistent medication, specialist care, and greater financial stability brought the condition under better management.

Personality

Jazmine responded directly when educators, medical staff, or relatives minimized Elliot’s needs. Her advocacy was practical: she left work when he was taken to the emergency room, remained with him during medical crises, and helped him communicate when pain or distress made that difficult.

Cultural Identity and Heritage

Jazmine was Black and Puerto Rican. She raised Elliot in rural Alabama and later lived in New York City.

Employment

Jazmine supported herself and Elliot through multiple low-paying jobs. Her documented employment included produce work at J&R Foods in 2019.

Major Events

Elliot’s 2019 Emergency-Room Visit

Main article: Elliot’s Broken Wrist and ER Visit (Winter 2019) - Event

When Sean broke Elliot’s wrist in winter 2019, Jazmine left J&R Foods and arrived at the emergency room in her work apron. She remained beside Elliot during the abuse assessment, supported his disclosure, and stayed overnight. Social worker Deja Brooks gave Jazmine a direct telephone number for further contact.

Elliot’s COVID-19 Hospitalization

Main article: Elliot Landry’s COVID-19 Hospitalization (~2020) - Event

Jazmine and Melinda Fields helped Elliot obtain hospital care when his COVID-19 symptoms became severe. Jazmine signed the consent for intubation, remained involved throughout his intensive-care stay, and advocated for appropriate rehabilitation after he regained consciousness.

Melinda created and managed a GoFundMe that helped Jazmine remain near the hospital and covered medical, transportation, lodging, and household needs. Her public update asking the community to pray, donate, and share was shared hundreds of times.

Elliot’s Cancer Treatment

Main article: Elliot Landry (Cancer Journey)

During Elliot’s 2049–2050 treatment for a low-grade glioma, Jazmine traveled from New York to Baltimore for extended visits. She shared caregiving responsibilities with Ayana Brooks during his chemotherapy.

Family and Core Relationships

Elliot Landry

Main article: Elliot Landry and Jazmine Landry

Jazmine was Elliot’s primary caregiver during his childhood and remained involved in his life as an adult. Their relationship changed from a parent-child caregiving structure to mutual support as Elliot became financially stable and Jazmine assisted him during later medical treatment.

For a period, Jazmine and Elliot shared a two-bedroom apartment in Upper Manhattan. They later maintained separate residences, and Jazmine traveled to Baltimore when Elliot needed additional support.

Vernon and Sean Landry

Vernon Landry was Jazmine’s former partner and Elliot’s father. Sean was Vernon’s son from another relationship.

Melinda Fields

Melinda participated in Elliot’s care while he moved between his parents’ households and later helped coordinate community support during his COVID-19 hospitalization. She and Jazmine remained connected through their shared concern for Elliot.

Ariana Landry and Adrian Landry

Jazmine was the grandmother of Elliot and Ayana’s twins, Ariana and Adrian.

Memorable Quotes

“You’re okay, baby. You’re okay. You’re here. You’re safe.” (Source: Elliot Landry’s COVID-19 Hospitalization (~2020) - Event; Jazmine speaking to Elliot after he regained consciousness.)

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