A visiting professor said, “I happened to meet one of your partners today. Such a wonderful woman. I truly enjoyed meeting and visiting with her. I was wondering what is her specialty?” What is her specialty? I paused. This professor, at our office to serve as an expert witness in ongoing litigation, had already established his directness in our prior exchanges. Still, I felt unprepared. I suppose it is known that different lawyers have different skill sets and excel at different things. This question though gave me pause. What special skill set did our beloved partner, Jackey White South, possess? But, then, I was guided to a simple, clear answer. “People…that is her gift. Jackey is good with people, all people, in all settings, providing comfort and understanding when needed, demonstrating courage and a hidden tenacity when necessary.”

Indeed. Jackey White South carried a quiet gift extending well beyond the practice of law. At one point, Jackey discovered new members of her family. For many, this news may have been challenging. Jackey reacted as a joyful child on December 25. Jackey so often found a gift, a blessing, in things others overlooked. Jackey found the blessing in all things and, if you were willing, she would share this good news with you. She was herself a blessing to all. On July 30, 2022, for reasons never to be known or understood yet accepted, we lost our beloved partner, Jackey White South. It has been said the depth of the void left behind offers good measure of the person lost. There is a terrible void experienced daily. We hopefully carry forward in each of our lives and in this endeavor we share the joy, the spirit, the blessing that was our partner, Jackey White South.

​You are missed, Jackey.