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for Jennifer Church
January 11, 2012
Hi, Mark. My sincere condolences. Although I never met your wife, I know she was a very special person who obviously had a marvelous sense of humor. My best wishes to you and your family. Pete Carey
amanda Davis
January 9, 2012
God is a very present help in times of trouble or need
Sarah Harvey
January 9, 2012
Dear Mark,
I feel your sadness and your joy . I loved working with Jen at Virginia Baptist. She was so special and every one knew it!
Stacy Preston
January 6, 2012
Mark,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.I will be praying for you and your family.
Joan Bieda
January 6, 2012
Mark,
Horton Vineyards is very saddened to hear of your loss. Everyone enjoys Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival when you and Sydney come and help us pour. May the days ahead be full of the memories that made each
day so special.
Anything we can do for
you please call.
Don Blackburn
January 6, 2012
I am so happy that you and your family has made the commitment to share stories, wine and laughter in order to keep the memories of your wife close. I know that these stories can keep her with you for many years and bring back the images of her as she smiles and laughs with you. As many have posted, I didn't know your wife, and am very wishful that I had. Laughter is a wonderful, homemade medicine. Here's to Jennifer, and may God bless your family.
Wendy Friedel
January 5, 2012
I did not know Jennifer at all. I just wanted to say that I lost my mom almost 3 years ago to cancer. Her Obit was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. Jennifer's obit completely fit how my mom would have wanted hers to be. I am very sorry for your loss and I truely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for the much needed laugh I got from reading it.
Roni Fink
January 5, 2012
For some silly reason I always called her Jenny Fur She thought it was funny. She was a kind, compassionate, caring,person and she knew it took a lot more effort to frown than to laugh & smile. Only God knows how many lifes she touched in a very positive way. Just thinking about her makes me smile. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Vanessa Hedrick
January 5, 2012
I didn't know Jennifer at all but I found myself smiling really big as I got further down the story...and isn't that what she really wanted?? Smiles instead of tears :) Well, Jennifer, Heaven has a special angel today - one that is smiling..
Ben Bowman
January 5, 2012
Mark and family,
May you find joy in your happy memories of your wife and mother! May God's peace comfort you in your times of sadness.
May your future be as bright as the legacy of Jennifer's life!
Theresa Bailey
January 5, 2012
I'm so sorry for your lost, but Jennifer was a great woman, you can tell that by looking at her two great kids. I know she will be missed. But she will always be in your heart. My prayers are with you all.
Anita Mattox
January 5, 2012
I didn't know Jennifer (or anyone in the family, that I am aware of) but read your story and from what I have read, I wish I had known her. Wishing you and your family peace and lots of fond memories of Jennifer.
Sandi Robertson
January 5, 2012
Tho I never met Jennifer, I find it comforting to think she lightened the anguish of her death with lightheartedness. She must have been truly special. God has a special place for her..
Susan Woody (Scott's mom)
January 5, 2012
The obit did make me smile-laugher is the best medicine and I am so glad you honored Jennifer's wishes. Keeping you in my prayers as you adjust to this new stage in life.
Lawrence Hancock
January 5, 2012
I never knew ya'll, or at least I THINK I never knew ya'll, but I wish I had. Sounds like Roanoke was a better, and funnier, place because of Jennifer.
Darline (Lawton) Turner
January 5, 2012
To the Church and Huggins family, I extend my condolences. Jennifer and I graduated together from high school and I see she was still the same humorous fun-loving person that I remember. This is such a befitting memorial to her as a wonderful human being. I feel so blessed to have known her and will always cherish my fondenst memories of her. May God continue to comfort and bless your family as she has blessed all that knew her.
Beth
January 5, 2012
How I wish I'd known your wife! Blessings to you and your family.
Hub
January 5, 2012
Mark, See you back here soon. Laughter is truly the best medicine. I know, with the support of friends, family and co-workers you will make it through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Cynthia J
January 5, 2012
Dr. Church,
I was sad to see that your wife Jen had passed away. I didn't have a chance to meet her but I was a student in your class during the summer of 2009 in Martinsville at NCI. I really enjoyed the class and you were a great professior. If your wife Jen was anything like you I'm sure she was a sweet, fun, and caring person. May God bless you and your family during this time and continue to hold onto the memories that you have.
Nona Nelson
January 5, 2012
I never met Jen, but from what I've learned about her, I think she was an awesome lady and I would have been honored to be her friend. Next time I raise a glass, it will be in memory of Jen Church.
Amanda Jasek
January 5, 2012
To the family of Jennifer Church - The obituary was awesome....
My co-workes and I have enjoyed it so much this week! You have taken who she is and shared it with the world. Always remember, those that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter.
I too want to write such a story for when my time here is gone.
I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you peace in this time.
Amanda
Janice Gregory
January 5, 2012
Mark - what a beautiful memorial to Jen - I don't know either of you but I certainly wish I'd had the opportunity to meet your wife! May God richly bless you and your family with memories to last a lifetime, and may His grace sustain you and hold you in His love in times of sorrow.
Kim Bruggemann
January 5, 2012
Tamey & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking & praying for your family during this difficult time. Cherish your memories!
January 5, 2012
Mark Adam Sydney and Family,
Jennifer was such a great role model and mentor through a lot of my nursing career we worked together and taught cna classes together and i will never forget how much fun she made everything we did she was so at ease with herself and made others feel the same. /she will truly be missed. love and best wishes to you and all her family and bella too i am a great lover of animals we shared stories of our dogs, [boxers for me] together and our teenagers. love Betty Hudson {Lynchburg, Va.]
Shelly Neal Williams
January 4, 2012
Mark and Family,
My condolences to both Church and Huggins families. Although it has been many years since I have seen Jenny Huggins (Church) RN, as she always refered to herself in college, I am sure she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Liz Russell
January 4, 2012
Mark,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you also find comfort in the wonderful sense of humor that you shared. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John Salomon
January 4, 2012
Mark, as I commented on Facebook, even though I haven't seen either of you for almost 30 years, and have only been friends with you on Facebook for a short time, I remember Jen as being bright, funny, and fun-loving. So when I read the obituary it brought a smile to my face. It's good to know that the sense of humor you shared helped you through the viciousness those schnauzers brought. My mother died at 50 of cancer, and I believe Jen has joined her as an angel who brings comfort to those still suffering with their cancers. Take care little brother.
Teresa Witcher
January 4, 2012
Dr. Church,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Weaver
January 4, 2012
Mark
My warmest thoughts are with you and your family. I know that Jen's illness and death has been very difficult for all. I am sorry that I did not get to meet a person who could face her own death with such dignity.
January 4, 2012
Mark and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength at this time.
Billie & Janet Stockton
January 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Martin
January 4, 2012
Mark - May you find comfort in your family and friends, and strength in your love for Jenn. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Brenda Long
January 4, 2012
Mark, I didn't know Jenn but she must have been a delight to be around and love. I love her humor and know that will carry you and your family through the days ahead. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mark. While I had not met Jen, it is apparent she had a wonderful sense of humor and a gift for life. I hope her memories will somehow bring comfort to you all. Fondest regards, Kathy Burant (your colleague in CTE)
Teresa Simpson
January 4, 2012
Mark, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your daughters will be in my thoughts prayers.
Jeff & Leanne Worley
January 4, 2012
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, Mark.
Luisa Rodriguez
January 3, 2012
Jennifer and I shared the grief of loosing our mothers almost at the same time...it is so tragic to lose your mother at any age...I am so very sorry for your loss...who did not love Jenn? To know her was to love her...
Luisa
January 3, 2012
Mark, Ed and I will treat you to some of that fine wine so that we can do a toast! Love, Anne S.
Rob Bennett
January 3, 2012
Damn schnauzers. There are very few people who can bring a smile to ones face when reading their obituary, and it's Jen's humor that will be missed most of all. May you dance with the angels and keep them laughing.
Cathy Pinkley
January 3, 2012
Dr. Church, please accept our deepest sympathies in your time of sadness.
sincerely, Cathy and Matt Pinkley
Mark Church
January 3, 2012
My sincere thanks to everyone who has been supportive during this difficult time. Jen's cancer was difficult and vicious. Her humor has been what has kept both of us going for the last few years. Most people understood exactly what we meant by our metaphor and found the levity it was meant to create. Cancer is no way to die. Some have taken our story literally. I am saddened that they did not know us well enough to understand. My family is celebrating Jennifer's life in the manner to which it was lived; with humor and laughter.
Coretha Loughridge
January 3, 2012
Prayers for comfort and peace during this time of loss. May you feel surrounded by God's grace, and the love of friends and family.
Allison Szuba
January 3, 2012
Mark and family,
We are sorry for you loss and you are in our thoughts.
Clafra Watson
January 3, 2012
Jennifer will be much missed because she was much loved. Please find comfort in the Lord in this time of need.
Judy Reed
January 3, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Jennifer always made people around her laugh with her quirky humor and wonderful spirit. May God grant you comfort in this time of trial.
January 3, 2012
I am sorry for your tragic loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Williams
Melissa Heller Rector
January 3, 2012
Mark and family - I am so very sorry for your loss, and will be praying for you all. Jen was such a light - especially to my own mom - as they shared their fight with such an awful disease. I will forever be greatful to Jen for the friendship she showed Mom. My deepest condolences.
Al Flora
January 3, 2012
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Penny Poole
January 3, 2012
I am very saddened by the news of Jen's passing. She was a kind and wonderful young woman who's memory will live on in the lives of those she touched. May you find comfort in the loving words of friends and family in your time of loss.
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