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Janina Sturdivant Obituary
Janina Rebecca "Jen" Sturdivant, 36, of Taneytown, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, following a lengthy battle with leukemia.
Born Aug. 3, 1976, in Silver Spring, she was the daughter of James D. Jr. and Maria "Nini" Jardeleza Hansbrough, of Taneytown. She was the wife of Christopher L. Sturdivant.
She was a 1994 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. She was a substitute teacher for Carroll County Public Schools.
She enjoyed working with the youth of the community and served on the Board of the FSK Junior Eagles. She was known for her creative spirit.
She enjoyed knitting, and especially her time with the family babies. She was active in the life of Uniontown Bible Church.
Surviving, in addition to her parents and husband, are sons Alexander and William Sturdivant, of home; siblings Jes Corey and husband Ian, of Baltimore, Jimbo Hansbrough, of Germantown, Katie Korn and husband Patrick, of Keymar, Joe Hansbrough and wife Erica, of Sykesville, and Rico and Jack Hansbrough, both of Taneytown; a maternal grandmother, Lolita Jardeleza, of Silver Spring; paternal grandparents James Sr. and Betty Hansbrough, of Taneytown; a nephew, Bo Korn; nieces Maggie Korn, Grace Hansbrough, and Lolo Corey; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by brothers Joshua and Jacob Hansbrough; a maternal grandfather, Magdaleno Jardeleza; and paternal grandparents Harry and Mary Murphy.
Immediate arrangements are private. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date at Uniontown Bible Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY, 10605.
Arrangements are by Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Taneytown.
Online condolences may be offered at www.myersdurborawfh.com.
Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janina Sturdivant
Cletta & Fred Bohn
March 14, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
connie straker
March 13, 2013
to all of the sturdivant family, I was very saddened to hear about your loss. I only met Jen a couple of times but was very impressed with her. I know how much you will miss her but God will be watching over her.
Lois Peters
March 13, 2013
May God comfort your family as you deal with this loss.
Dick & Dottie Donaldson
March 10, 2013
Jim & Nini and family, our prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time and may your faith give you comfort just knowing she is resting in the palm of the Fathers hands.
God Bless,
Dick and Dottie
St. Joseph Parrish
Maura McAndrew
March 10, 2013
I will never forget her being the favorite substitute of all us kids. Her kindness will be missed, but most importantly, remembered.
Sharon Garcia
March 9, 2013
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
March 8, 2013
All my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Nancy Welker
Shiela Johnson
March 8, 2013
Jen always had a smile on her face, no matter the struggle. Her spirit was one of unshakable faith. She will be missed.
March 8, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy
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