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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. By 2041, he lived mostly with Ayana, while continuing to divide his time between the two cities.

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. Jazmine had been trying to replace Elliot’s too-small twin bed, but repeated car repairs consumed the money she needed to get to work. When she told Lucille how much Elliot’s back, hips, and joints hurt, Lucille referred her to a furniture-assistance nonprofit. Jazmine applied without telling Elliot, hoping to surprise him. Nearly a month later, she learned that a queen-size mattress and frame would be delivered; Lucille and the store crew pooled money for sheets, pillows, and a comforter.

When school counselors tried to place Elliot in a functional-life-skills track and described his potential as limited, Jazmine read the proposed IEP language and fought to keep him in general education. “My son is not your checkbox, and you will not write him off,” she told them. The school kept him in general education, although the support he needed remained inadequate.

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.

She also knew when to leave him room to rest or speak in his own time. She fed Elliot without shaming him for the appetite that came with his growth, even when money was scarce and other adults judged the amount he ate. After one exhausting school morning, she made his preferred breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, fried potatoes with onions, and orange juice. When he worried that she had given him more than she had taken for herself, she brought her own plate to the table so he could eat.

Cultural Identity and Heritage

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

At a church fellowship gathering, a woman called Elliot “sweet” and “simple” despite the work he had done for the event. Jazmine answered, “I’m not dealing with him. I’m lucky to have him.” Elliot returned with a slightly crushed lemon square he had saved for her. She took it and told him, “You were right. It’s perfect.”

Employment

Jazmine supported herself and Elliot through multiple low-paying jobs. Her 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 sixteen-year-old 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 (2021–2022 School Year) - 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 surgery, radiation, and temozolomide treatment for a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, 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, two-bathroom apartment in Upper Manhattan, with a calendar for coordinating schedules, responsibilities, and time alone. They later maintained separate residences, and Jazmine traveled to Baltimore when Elliot needed additional support. She baked for Elliot and for Logan, Jacob, Charlie, and the other people who became part of his family. Her peach cobbler remained a particular comfort to Elliot: while he was helping Jacob through a crisis, he asked Logan to drive back with him so he could check on Jazmine and pick up the cobbler she had made.

As Elliot’s work gave them more financial security, Jazmine could receive regular treatment and make a life in New York beyond managing the next bill. She made friends at a local senior center. Elliot continued to move between New York and Baltimore after he began living mostly with Ayana in 2041; Jazmine kept her own New York home and remained close to him.

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 and Jazmine became close friends while coordinating Elliot’s care across his parents’ households. When thirteen-year-old Elliot suffered severe pain at Vernon’s home, Melinda called Jazmine after over-the-counter medicine failed, and the two women worked together to help him. Melinda later visited Jazmine after Elliot finally received prescription pain medication and was able to sleep in his recliner. Their friendship continued after Melinda left Vernon. During Elliot’s COVID-19 hospitalization, Melinda organized community support while Jazmine remained involved in his hospital care.

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.” (Spoken to Elliot after he regained consciousness during his COVID-19 hospitalization.)

“There’s always more for you, baby.” (To Elliot when he asked for more food.)

“Sleep, baby. You did enough.” (To Elliot after an exhausting day.)

“You’re my heart. Always.” (In notes she left Elliot.)

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