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Pray for Linda on this Mother’s day in the hardship of grieving Jen.

Pray for Jaida, Ryan & Aurelius.

Jennifer was a good mom in the love she had for her babies. They know it and miss her every day, especially when holidays and events come up. Although living in this grief is different now, they are each doing their best to live in her honor. They’re doing great in school and continue to achieve their own goals.

Each of their personalities is a reflection of Jenny in many ways.

Their heavenly mama is surely proud of who they are. She taught them kindness, giving and strength.

Many hugs and love is surely sent from Jennifer with her beautiful smile from heaven above.

Thank you for those who check on each of them. They will continue to need your support.

With heavy hearts and sadness, the first year of Jennifer’s passing approaches. October 24th is on her certificate, but October 22nd is also difficult in that this date she was unresponsive at home. These days have been heavy in our hearts as her children adjust to living and going to school while grieving their beautiful mom. Jen’s parents are sometimes inconsolable in grief, but bravely put one foot forward each day. Faith and love for her and spending time with the grandkids help them to continue living on in the best they know how. We all miss her and keep remembering our time with her for almost 37 years. Her smiles while she shared her kindnesses, hugs, laughter, and words of strength and encouragement are greatly missed. We have had signs from her in dreams, prayers, butterflies and more – and hope they remain of great comfort that she is with our Lord Jesus.

Over the past few months, accepting that Jennifer is not coming home has been especially difficult for her 3 kiddos and her parents. We just want to extend appreciation to all who continue to stay in touch – by text, call, visits. Your time, whether a hug or being around us is extremely valued.

Please continue to stay in touch – it means everything to the family still.

Even as school returns – the first day back without mom there is painful. Grieving is definitely a journey to continue figuring out how to go through each day.

Thank you for all that are around us. Keep coming around. Keep calling. Keep remembering Jennifer with us.

While there are many holidays, the loss at Christmas was especially painful. This first Christmas without Jennifer was celebrated with the kids and family. We all did our best to pray, smile, and remember how much Jenny loved her children and provided for them. She had some gifts picked out before she passed, but more importantly she was remembered for giving at Christmas to those who were poor. They joked about her making the kids give up a toy to shelters every year and being ready with little packs of items for the homeless. Sharing the disbelief that she is no longer on this earth still hits hard, but there have been signs that are very strong from Jenny. Christ was born to bring faith, hope and love – and so this Christmas was a huge reminder that his love, mercy and blessings through and for Jennifer are very real.

In hope, we continue to gather.

We have many beautiful memories of Jennifer we are thankful for.
The family hopes you continue sharing your own joys, laughs & meaningful moments you had with Jennifer. We are thankful hearing from you who knew her.

What are you thankful for in knowing Jenny?

Share your memories

This card was printed today for her cremation service. You may download this pdf here or right click the image above to save it to your computer.

The family received word that Jennifer’s organ donation was successful. 4 recipients were given life-saving transplants.

Read the beautiful note below.

We ask you continue to pray the transplants remain strong, working healthy and bringing the recipients longer lives.

Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 1:30PM

Jennifer’s family invites you to her final resting place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery.

A brief prayer service is being held to inter her ashes at the cemetery mausoleum.

You may bring a small bouquet of flowers if you wish (no expectation).

(Service lasts about 15 minutes.)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery

15771 I-35 N., Selma, Texas 78154

Entry at I-35 N & Evans Rd. – follow the main road along front of the church.

You may park along the cemetery road after entering the gated entrance or

by the road leading and walk to the backside right – arrive at

St. John row where services will be held.

As time passes, we know you will want to be in touch and wonder how the kids and family are doing.

I will post here once a week for a while.

For today, we thank those who attended services and offered their time, meals and words.

God bless.