Jewellery Designer Jenna Clifford’s Daughters Pen A Touching Tribute to Her After Her Passing
Jewellery Designer Jenna Clifford’s Daughters Pen A Touching Tribute to Her After Her Passing. South Africa mourns yet another creative. The family of renowned jewellery designer Jenna Clifford have the sad shared news of her untimely passing.
According to a statement released on the Jenner Clifford Instagram page, she passed away on the evening of 20 May 2025. Jenna was diagnosed with cancer at an advanced stage earlier this year. Although she received the best care, the cancer became too much, and she lost the battle.
“In Loving Memory of Jenna Clifford
21 May 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share that our beloved mother, Jenna Clifford, has passed away.
Earlier this year, mom was diagnosed with cancer at an advanced stage. She undertook treatment with unwavering courage, grace, dignity, strength and endless gratitude. Sadly, the severity of her illness meant she and we knew that her remaining time with us would be limited.
On the evening of 20 May 2025, surrounded by her family and completely enveloped in our love, she passed away peacefully.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, warmth and love from so many people who have drawn close to mom and us. We want to thank the doctors, nurses, and the entire medical team at Morningside Medi Clinic who cared for mom with such compassion. And to each of you who sent messages, shared memories, held us in your hearts and prayed for mom — we want you to know how truly grateful we are for your kindness and care,” Shayna, Chanelle and Summer said.
They went on to describe their mom as a one-off, charismatic and absolutely unique individual. She was also loving, kind, generous and brave among other amazing qualities.
“Our mom was an icon, mentor, friend and hero to so many. To hear and read your stories — to see our mom through your eyes—has been incredibly moving and truly comforting. She touched so many lives with her kindness, her unstinting generosity of spirit, and her steadfast belief in the transformative and redeeming power of love.
Mom cared deeply for others, poured love into countless lives and lived a life of self-sacrifice. Her character was magnetic, she was inspiring and she believed passionately in supporting others to realize their inherent potential. Her passionate belief in others encouraged so many to elevate their ambitions and dream bigger. She was at her happiest when she was supporting others to achieve their dreams.
Mom’s greatest legacy is one of joyful giving. She was deeply generous with her time, her inspired ideas and her love. She always gave happily, freely and without hesitation,” they added.
The daughters also spoke highly of Jenna as a businesswoman. They shared that her magnificent jewellery is a reflection of her beautiful heart, soul, passion, creativity and her mission to connect people through beautiful, meaningful creations. They have vowed to continue with the legacy, by growing the family business to greater heights.
“Our family business, Jenna Clifford, is her life’s work and is at the heart of our family. We are dedicated to building on mom’s solid foundations and to continue the remarkable Jenna Clifford story.
We want you to know that we sincerely value our relationship with you. You are an important part of our Jenna Clifford family, and we are grateful that we shall together ensure that mom’s legacy endures.
Our family will be coming together for a small, private funeral in the days ahead. We know how many lives our mother touched, and we’ll also be hosting a memorial gathering in Johannesburg to honour and celebrate her life with those who loved her. We’ll share details of this memorial in due course.
We shall always treasure the memory of our precious mother as she was – beautiful, loving and full of life.
With love,
Shayna, Chanelle and Summer.”
