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Jennifer Ellerman-Queen
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Jennifer pursued her passion for learning at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 2007. Jennifer furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies and a graduate certificate in Women's Health in 2012. Her academic journey led her to a fulfilling career at the University of South Florida, where she served as an Assistant Professor of Instruction, Office Manager, and Graduate Program Coordinator for the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Jennifer was fondly considered by both colleagues and students to be the true heart of the department. Her greatest joy was teaching, where her love for her students was reciprocated in their glowing evaluations.
Even though she was the baby of the family, Jennifer was the keeper of family stories, whose memory held generations of cherished tales. Her talents extended to the kitchen, where she delighted in planning and preparing gourmet holiday meals for her family. She found delight in all varieties of music and was extremely cultured by her diverse interest in worldly affairs. A devoted kitty mom and plant enthusiast, Jennifer's nurturing spirit was evident in all aspects of her life.
Jennifer's legacy of kindness, wisdom, humor, tenacity and love for all will continue to inspire those she leaves behind. Her memory will forever be cherished by her family, friends, colleagues and the countless students whose lives she enriched, and she will be so very missed.
May Jennifer's brilliant light forever shine.
Burial services on Thursday, December 12 at 1:00 pm at Heartwood Preserve, 4100 Starkey Blvd, Trinity, FL 727-376-5111. Please gather at Welcome Center at 12:45 where we will process together for a brief prayer service and burial. Reception to follow at the Welcome Center. www.HeartwoodPreserve.com
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Laura Wheaton
January 27, 2025
I went to college with Jennifer. I will miss her with, candor, and sarcasm. My prayers and condolences to her family.
April Ling
January 2, 2025
I worked with Jennifer ar Gtar many years ago, but I truly connected with her on social media. I'm so sorry for your loss. A life well lived and gone too soon.
Kim Russell
December 16, 2024
Here´s the link to Jen´s video
https://youtu.be/qrG0jNHMBT8?si=dlIS2r9g3LJIJv7B
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Anna Dixon
December 13, 2024
Sending love to Jen´s family and friends. Jen was a true friend who was there for me in my best and worst times.
Dominic DeCore
December 13, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Richard E. Dutton
December 12, 2024
The Officers and Board of ThUSFar , the Association for retired Faculty and Staff of the University of South Florida wish to send condolences to the family of Jennifer Ellerman-Queen on her passing . Richard E Dutton, Ph.D., For the Board .
Kim Russell
December 11, 2024
Heaven doesn´t seem so far away anymore Jen. Look after Keith til I get there. Always your Mimi
Charles Suor
December 9, 2024
Jennifer and I would always end up chatting when we saw each other even if we had other things we should probably do instead. I remember one of the last times we saw each other we were talking about our shared love of tattoos as per usual. She told me that her next tattoo she´s getting is one that she´s been wanting to get for a long time. Next time I saw her she had it and showed it off. I´m gonna miss seeing her in the office. Wasting time with her was never a waste.
Marilyn Myerson
December 9, 2024
I first met this amazing woman when she took my graduate women´s health class...from the get-go, she stood out for her smarts, and her thirst for knowledge, and I quickly realized how delightful her humour and joy were. She quickly and easily became a stalwart member of the women´s studies community. We became partners: in pursuing her masters degree, and in shepherding the sexuality class. Love of our furry feline friends further cemented our bonds.
I had the honour of officiating at Jen and Lee´s wedding and to witness their happiness was bliss.
I was graced to witness Jen´s blossoming through the years, and she will be in my heart forever.
Karen Ann Faulkner
December 9, 2024
My first memory of finally meeting my youngest cousin was when she was 6 1/2 years old and had come from Chicago with her momma, my Aunt Nancy, and our Grandma Ann for my wedding in Daytona Beach in 1981. An adorable, twinkly-eyed, beautiful blonde cherub who delighted everyone! I have a photo of her dancing with my husband Rob, her feet far from the ground , twirling and laughing in his arms. That photo is packed up but once found, will be shared. When Cousin Jennifer came to Florida to school, she came to my house for the holidays that she was not going home to Chicago for and happily became part of my children´s family! Her fun and funny antics made her anticipated visits and holiday gatherings more special to me and my kids and we LOVED having her so close! As her life and career progressed and her mom and sister moved to Florida, we saw each other les frequently but stayed connected on messaging and socials. Her unique and very well spoken thoughts and perspectives about the world, society, life as well as her humor, made me love her and respect her greatly. I´m saddened that we will not have more times to connect on this earth but I look forward to continuing our love and finishing those conversations we did not get a chance to do, when I see her in Heaven.
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