Influencer and Single Mother Jacinda Jenkins Dies Suddenly at 28

02 October 2025

Jacinda Jenkins, a vibrant content creator known for her genuine lifestyle and fashion presence online and a devoted mother of two, passed away suddenly on September 29, 2025, a loss her family and followers continue to mourn. Her mother, Emily Kocik, made the heartbreaking announcement in a raw and emotional TikTok video on October 1, sharing that informing others of her daughter’s death was “the worst thing I’ve ever had to do.” Though the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, an obituary from Cooper Funeral Home described her passing as “sudden.”

In her online career, Jenkins amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok, where she shared posts about fashion, everyday life, and motherhood. In addition to her primary content account, she and her 8-year-old daughter ran a separate page selling handmade goods such as scrunchies, blending entrepreneurship with connection to her audience. Her authenticity and transparency about life’s challenges endeared her to many, making her more than just an influencer she became a voice for those navigating emotional landscapes behind the screen.

Jenkins was a single mother of two, and she leaves behind her children, her parents, and extended family. Through her obituary, friends, family, and fans expressed a flood of tributes, celebrating her strength, her willingness to share her vulnerabilities, and the impact she had on others. Her mother, in the TikTok video, emphasized that Jacinda’s uniqueness shone through because she was unequivocally herself a spirit that “made her absolutely wonderful.”

Those close to her and fans alike noted that Jenkins often used humor, sincerity, and openness as bridges to connect with others. Many tributes in the funeral home’s digital guestbook described her as a light and a beacon a creator who welcomed others into her world with warmth and authenticity. For many in the online community, she was a symbol of resilience: someone who invited others to be real alongside her, through high points and low.

The lack of public detail about what led to her sudden death has left many in limbo, clinging to memories and waiting for more clarity. As investigations and private grieving continue, her passing underscores the unseen pressures and fragility behind the curated lives many present online. Jenkins’ journey reminds us that public platforms can mask private struggles and that behind each post is a human life.