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Jennifer “Jennie” Lynn Kern Obituary
Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at McEver Road United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. David Gravitt will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the funeral home.
Jennie was born May of 1984 in Jamestown, N.Y. In 1985, she came to Georgia and began attending Challenged Child and Friends, Inc. Jennie was an active participant in the Hall County Special Olympics. She won countless medals and was Special Olympic Athlete of the Year in 2000 for the state of Georgia. Jennie was an active member of McEver Road United Methodist Church, serving as the church acolyte and choir member. Jennie was an active member in her community and never met a stranger. She truly loved every person she met. Jennie was active in the Youth Bowling League at the Gainesville Bowling Center. In 2001, Jennie carried the Olympic Torch in Atlanta. Jennie graduated from Johnson High School in 2006 and went on to work at Challenged Child and Friends doing volunteer work. Jennie has touched the lives of so many people as a friend and a leader. Jennie loved each and every one of us in her own special way. She will forever be our daughter, or sister, our friend and our angel. We love you!
Jennie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edward and Margaret Kern.
Jennie is survived by her parents, Edward and Linda Kern; sister, Janice Kern; brother, Jason Kern, all of Oakwood; maternal grandparents, Jack and Marge Anderson, Traverse City, Mich.; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the McEver Road United Methodist Church, 3606 McEver Road, Oakwood, GA 30566 or Challenged Child and Friends, Inc., P.O. Box 5758 Gainesville, GA 30504.
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Susan Smith
October 30, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We miss all the great times we had with Jennie bowling. She always made it fun for everyone with a hug and that wonderful smile. She truly loved everyone and we loved her.We miss seeing you'll. Bowling is not the same.We love you and will keep you in our prayers. Call if you need anything. All our love Stefanie,Susan and Nelson
she was in charge of the dance floor
October 29, 2007
mom & jennie
October 29, 2007
jennie & lindsey
October 29, 2007
So cute
October 29, 2007
Blowing kisses
October 29, 2007
kim and kaela Pharmacy Packagers
October 29, 2007
Jennie was a great help to us at Northeast Ga Medical Ctr. She helped us in the Pharmacy for a few years. She was a breath of fresh air always greeting us with a smile. She was a hard worker and alot of fun. We could hardly wait for her and her "crew" to get here, and what kind of fun we were going to have. She will be greatly missed. To her family you had a wonderful jewel and may you continue to cherish her for a lifetime, I know we will.
PEGGY&BOB THOMPSON
October 28, 2007
SHE CAN NOW BE IN "HEAVEN",& DO SPECIAL OLYMPICS,TO THOSE LIKE HER,WHOM ARE ALREADY THERE."GOD'S SPEED,OUR CHILD."
Imogene Gray
October 28, 2007
Jennie brought so much light in to our lives with her smile and laugh. I enjoyed having her in my life at Lyman Hall and Challenged Child and Special Olympics. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God Bless you.
Imogene, Brandon and Jessica
Christine Loden
October 28, 2007
My great grandson went to Challenged Child and I had the honor of meeting Little Jennie, I was inspired by her, she was some one that stood out in my memory.
It broke my heart to hear that she is not with us anymore.
May God bless her and her family and be with you.
Lynn Waters
October 28, 2007
Jennie was an inspiration to all of us, and touched the hearts of so many people. She will be missed, but will be remembered often with a smile. Heartfelt prayers go out to her family.
Linda McEntire
October 28, 2007
To Jennie's family, I only saw your precious daughter/sister this school year. My grandson started going to Challenged Child And Friends, and it has been good for him. I know that your Jennie's sweet smile meant a lot to me and him, even though I didn't get to talk to her. May God bless all of you, Linda McEntire& (Grandson- Robby Barrett)
Sabrina Cagle
October 28, 2007
Everytime I saw Jennie she was smiling and energetic.
There is a special place in heaven for all these wonderful children.
Sabrina and Ed Cagle
Hale Duke
October 28, 2007
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jennie, one of our favorite bowlers. She was a bright light who touched many lives and we will surely miss her.
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