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Jennifer Smith Obituary

Smith, Jennifer A. (Vines), 51, died Monday, April 27, in Wichita, KS, after a long battle with various ailments. Jennifer graduated from Wichita North in 1976, and attended Wichita Vocational, graduating 1977 as a Certified Dental Assistant. Through the years she worked for 2 dentists, and during that time married her high school sweetheart, Brad Smith, on May 14, 1982. Jennifer, Brad, and their son, Jacob (Jake) enjoyed life's opportunities by traveling, sightseeing, golfing, snow skiing, but her favorite tasks were wife, mother, and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Vines. Surviving her are her husband and son; her mother, Peg Vines of Wichita, KS; brothers, Monte (Kim) Vines of Wichita, KS, and Ross Vines of Austin, TX; sisters, Melissa Vines of Dallas, TX, Claudia (Jim) Vines-Severance of Lenexa, KS, Marilee Cooper of Wichita, KS, and Rebecca (Pete) Thompson of Plano, TX; also her husband's family, Robert and Darlene Smith, Robin Smith, David and Sue Smith, and Martha and Jon Kinion; and 9 nieces and 3 nephews. A visitation will be at Old Mission Mortuary, Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Jennifer's service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Contributions may be made to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Mid-America Chapter, 1034 S. Brentwood, St. Louis, MO 63117. Send condolences to www.oldmissionmortuary.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2009.

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Diana Riggs-Drummond

May 26, 2009

Brad and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. It has been over 30 years since those days at North High but the memories came flooding back. Jennifer is in glory and in no more pain; my prayer is that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will comfort you and give you the assurance that in Him there is eternal life. Blessings to you all.

Mark Wheeler

May 12, 2009

Jennifer was always close to my heart. I know she is in the hands of God and that calms the pain for me.

May 6, 2009

Brad,
I am sorry that you and Jake have to suffer such anguish over your loss. I know sometimes God's perfect plan is unclear to us but there is great solace in knowing she is in a place where pain and sickness have no power. I'll be praying for you both every day.

Jeff Davis

mark marasco

May 4, 2009

We are very saddened to hear of the loss of Jenny. She was a very loving, beautiful, & thoughtful lady. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Dennis Huggins

May 3, 2009

Brad, Connie and I were sad to hear of the
loss of Jennifer. She was a trooper in her fight over the last several years.
You know that her Spirit will always be with you and your family. With deepest sympathy. Dennis and Connie Huggins

jen yocum

May 3, 2009

Dearest Peg & Family, I remember Big Jenny as a child, she was the most beautiful, happy, sweet and loving girl who shared so much kindness with those around her. May God be with all of you during this very difficult time....Little Jenny

Larry Lamb

May 2, 2009

I am so saddened at Jennifer's passing. She was always bright, cheerful and a wonderful friend to all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 2, 2009

I was sadden when I heard of Jennifer's passing. She was such a gentle, beautiful women and will be missed by those who knew her. She made the world a better place. Heaven has received a gift - an angel named Jennifer. May the love of friends give you comfort, may the love of God give you peace.

Jennifer Bell-Weast

Judy and Vel (Joe) Boudreaux

May 1, 2009

To our dear Peg-- We wish we could be there to hold you at this time of deep loss. How magnificient yet savage is this earth on which we journey together, where we dare to offer our total selves in love to those we cherish most, knowing that they will suffer and that, inevitable agony is the price we pay when we are parted in death.

We are so happy for Jenny that she is free at last. May your wonderful memories of her bring comfort. And may your strong and loving family be a firm source of support during your grieving.

Love, Judy and Vel (Joe) Boudreaux

May 1, 2009

I was a nurse that took care of Jennifer when she was a patient at our clinic. She was always so beautiful and such a nice person. I will miss seeing her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Deb Bowersox (Wichita, Ks)

Cathy Wilheim

May 1, 2009

Peg, she fought the good fight and came up a winner so many times. I never met her but felt I knew her from your reports of her progress. My heart goes out to your entire family.

Katherine & Marilyn Blake

May 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Brenda Lee

April 30, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss. The world is less bright with Jennifer's passing. She was always so kind to me especially through a very rough time in my life. She will always be one of the fondest memories I have.

Dana Vaughn

April 30, 2009

Brad, Jake, and Family,
Im so sorry to hear about the passing of Jennifer. I will always remember her bright smile, beautiful face, and fantastic laugh. Forever in our hearts. Class of 76.

Ken Bradfield

April 30, 2009

Brad and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jennifer was a sweetheart.

Teresa Knight-Northrop

April 29, 2009

Brad, family and friends.
I'm sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. I've known Jennifer since our days at John Marshall Jr. High and she was in my graduation class of 1976 from North High School. I'll miss seeing her at the WSU Basketball games.
She will always be a part of pleasant memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

April 29, 2009

We are very sorry to hear about Jennifer's passing. Our thoughts are with the Smith and Vines Families during this difficult time.

The Goyle Family (Krishan, Vimal, Raj, and Monica)
Wichita, KS

Chuck and Adelle Boemecke

April 29, 2009

Dear Brad, Jake and all the Vines family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. She was too young to leave us. I know that her beautiful spirit will always remain in everyone's heart that knew her..Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this time!

Alma Sanford

April 29, 2009

My dear friend Peg Vines has lost one of her precious children. I am so sad to hear about it. May the love of the large Vines family circle Peg and comfort her in this time of extreme grief. With love and compassion.

Marilyn Tilford

April 29, 2009

All of our family members grew to love and respect Jennifer while she was Leonard Navrat's dental assistant. She was so competent, caring and respectful. To her family: I pray for your comfort and peace.

Bill Brooks

April 29, 2009

Brad, I am so sorry to learn of Jennifer's passing. Please know you, Jake and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 29, 2009

Dear Brad and Jake,
The rains poured down in Houston all Monday afternoon and night. I too had the thought that the very skies were mourning your loss, along with all your friends and family.
So young and to beautiful! Jennifer was blessed to have a loving husband, son, mother and siblings!
Noel, Susan and Karl Giesecke

Tony Wright

April 29, 2009

Brad and family, no words can erase the grief that comes with Jennifer's passing, except, "Rabboni!", spoken by Mary Magdalene at the realization that Jesus was risen! And as He arose, so will we all and enjoy the same associations there that we had here. God bless you with comfort and peace.

Robert Lee

April 29, 2009

Brad, I feel for you and your family. I'm certain God is taking great care of Jennifer and eased her pain. We love you brother! R.W.Lee (TFL)

Debbie Bequette

April 29, 2009

Brad, Jake and the Vines Family,
The news of Jennifer's passing saddens my heart. Jennifer was a beautfiful, special person. I will always remember her wonderful smile and eyes. She brighten the hearts of so many with her smile and touched our lives with her kind ways. She showed courage and her strength in the fight to live. Jennifer was a rare, special, beautiful,loving woman that was a blessing in our lives. She will always be close in my heart and the hearts of all that knew and loved her. My prayers are God will comfort you today and replace your pain with sweet memories of Jennifer to brighten all your days to come.

April 29, 2009

It is so difficult, seeing your obituary in the paper this morning, Jennifer.
It has rained every day since Monday when you slipped away; it seems as if the world is crying for you because you are no longer here. We're all travelers in this world; from birth until death, we travel between the eternities.
Love always,
Robin

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