On the morning of April 17th Jennifer Lynn Kilgore Ferguson " Jen" was called to be by the Lord's side. She passed away peacefully in her home in Huntersville, NC.

On Sunday April 22 the family will receive visitors at the Hartsell Funeral Home on Branchview Drive in Concord, NC from 5-8pm. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday April 23 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 139 Manor Ave, Concord, NC 28025 with internment at St. James cemetery, 2323 Gold Hill Rd., Concord, NC 28025 to follow immediately.

Jen was born in Lancaster, PA on 4/18/1969 to John Thomas Kilgore and the late Susan Roe Kilgore. She is survived by her father Tom Kilgore, stepmother Casey Kilgore and sister Christine Nowroozi and family as well as step siblings Robert Fairchild Jr. and Jennifer Fairchild Borecky and family. She is also survived by her husband Sean C. N. Ferguson, DDS and her three sons. Ryan T. R. Ferguson, born 4/17/1999, Colin M. C. Ferguson, born 9/7/2001 and Evan J. P. Ferguson, born 12/1/2004.

Jen attended Virginia Tech from 1987-1991 earning her degree in Biology. After graduation, she moved to Northern Virginia to be near her father and future husband. She worked in the field of microbiology eventually furthering her career by accepting a job at Virginia Commonwealth University in the field of genetics while her husband attended MCV.

The couple eventually settled in Huntersville to raise their three sons. Jen was never one to sit on the sidelines. If one of her boys was playing a sport you knew she was going to be the team "Mom". She was a regular at the neighborhood bus-stops. Children loved to be around her. She had a way of making every child feel loved and important. Her smile and laugh were contagious. She was a genuine joy to be around.

As her children grew so did her love for them. She taught them the values of love, faith, strength, responsibility and most of all to care for others. Her true legacy lies in the wonderful young men she shaped and left behind to make this world a much better place. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

A special thanks to Father Jerome Chavarria of St. James for his compassion, love, care and generosity of spirit that brought great comfort during this trying time.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Ferguson family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 20, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Ferguson

25 Entries

Vicki Mcclamrock

August 8, 2018

So very sorry for your loss Dr. Sean. Vicki and Randy Mcclamrock

Roger and Kathy Haas

April 26, 2018

Dr. Ferguson, So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. You and the boys are in our prayers

Judi and Richard Thompson

April 26, 2018

I grew up with Jen's parents, Susan and Tom, in PA and then watched Jen and Christine grow up in NJ; we even attended her wedding to Sean in VA. We lost touch but I have very fond memories of these days of yore, so to speak. As I have read the other remembrances, I am amazed to again realize the similarities between Jen and her mother. She will truly be missed by all fortunate enough to know her.
Mr husband and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire extended Ferguson, Kilgore and Roe family at this very sad time. May you all be comforted by cherished memories. Most sincerely, Judi and Richard

Richard Moran

April 23, 2018

I just learned of Jens passing from a mutual friend at VCU. As you know, she worked with me for a number of years at the Massey Cancer Center within VCU. I was and am devastated by the news and by the loss. She was one of the warmest, sweetest and most dedicated persons I have ever known. It just hurts and the world is a colder place when you lose such a person. She could light up the room with a smile and defuse difficult situations with a few words. She was never one to be discouraged, and she always came back from a tough time in the lab with a constructive way to proceed and with the attitude that she was not going to held down by momentary setbacks. She was tough, smart, dedicated and just plain special. What a lady. When she left my laboratory, we missed her immediately, but we all knew she was going to a strong marriage with Sean and, over the years, we saw the joy that came with the birth and maturation of each of her sons. What a delightful family showed up in the Christmas cards over the years. God bless them all in this moment and they should rest assured that her presence in their lives will continue throughout time.

Rick Moran,
Professor of Cancer Biology, Massey Cancer Center, retired.

Todd Kirby

April 23, 2018

Sean I'm so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and family.

Meg and Jeff Patchett

April 23, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 23, 2018

My condolences. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. ~Psalms 29:11

Julie Wagner

April 23, 2018

So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May God Bless you and your family with the Peace and Comfort only HE can give

April 23, 2018

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you and your family.
Joan and Glenn Swift

Melissa Deaton

April 22, 2018

In Deepest Sympathy,
Our prayers are continued, for the Ferguson family.
The Deaton Family
Richard, Melissa, Ryan, & Raylen.

Matthew Comiskey

Sent Flowers

Victoria Deviney

April 21, 2018

Dear Dr Fergusen , we were so sorry to hear the sad news about your beloved wife..Dan and I have been praying for you, and your boys. Also for Dr. Michael and the extended family..please know we will continue to pray during the days and weeks ahead.

monty & Becky Blackwell

April 21, 2018

Dr.Ferguson we are so sorry about your wife. we will be thinking of you and your boys.

Vincent Keipper

April 20, 2018

Sean, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the painful loss of Jennifer. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Kristin (King) Brown

April 20, 2018

Jen and I went to Va Tech together. She was a Theta with me and was so smart, warm, hilarious, and kind and had the best laugh. I never saw her after college but thought of her often and followed her on FB, seeing the love and attention she gave to her family, friends and animals. Every time I read a post I got
a sense of that warmth from Jen, her love of life and her zeal for the next adventure. I will miss her but cherish the light and love she gave to all who knew her. I hold her family close in my heart.

April 20, 2018

Dear Dr. Ferguson and Family:
Dan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we never met your wife we know how much she meant to you and the boys. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dan and Renee Guenther

April 20, 2018

To all who loved Jenny I send my deepest sympathies.
Lynne Lavery

April 20, 2018

Will love you forever Jenny

Aunt Sally and Uncle Don

Ralph & Judi Brittain

April 20, 2018

Sean and family. Judi and I are so sorry about the loss of your wife. Please know that you, your sons and immediate family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kristina Driver

April 19, 2018

To my dear, sweet friend, Jen: I cherish the times I spent with you and am so heartbroken to hear that are gone. When I transferred from Catholic school to Sampson G. Smith, you were one of the first people to befriend me and we formed a lifelong friendship from thereon. Even though through the years, we lost touch and only communicated on social media and through Christmas and Birthday cards, you remained a true and special friend. I think fondly of memories such as playing on the tennis team, driving around with you when you first got your license, going to the mall and to the movies, and just being silly kids laughing and loving life. I think back to having lunch with you in Richmond, having you and Sean visit Chris and me over a weekend, and talking on the phone with you. You will be so missed and I am heartbroken to know you are no longer here.

Sean, Ryan, Evan and Colin, Mr. Kilgore, and Christine: You had a special wife/mother/daughter/sister and she is now your angel forever. My sincere condolences go out to you and everyone in your family. Cherish your memories as I know I will.

April 19, 2018

Dear Tom and family,

Bill, Andy, Jill, Wendy and i are heartsick about your loss. I remember Jenny as a kindergartner coming home from school when I would be playing bridge with my dear friend Sue and what a precious and happy little girl she was. Our hearts go out to you all.

Love,

Janis

Kelly Crystal Kirk

April 19, 2018

I graduated high school with Jenny and always thought the world of her. My heart goes out to her entire family.

Maren Linett

April 19, 2018

I am so very sorry that Jen is gone. She was such a force of light and warmth. I have so many wonderful memories of being close friends with her in high school. I am deeply sorry for your family. I have made a donation in her memory to the Humane Society because she always cared about dogs and posted dogs who needed homes on facebook.

Debbi Siek

April 19, 2018

My heart breaks for you're family. Just sending hugs and prayers to all, and please let me know if there is anything you need.
Debbi Siek,
Drs Tolmie, Rasenberger, VanKesteren

Laura Jones

April 19, 2018

Sean, you and the boys have been on my mind since I heard about Jens passing. Its been a while since Ive seen Jen and in remembering her this past week, I keep hearing that amazing laugh. She was such a fun and down to earth person. I know you and the boys have a long road ahead and I will be praying for all of you.

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