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Jennifer Herndon Obituary
June 17th,1975 - August 6th, 2020
Raleigh
On August 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family Jennifer "Jen" Fox Herndon died at her home. Jennifer was born on June 17, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband of sixteen years, Miles Taylor Herndon, her parents, John & Becky Hood Fox of Bartlett, Tennessee; and her sister, Angela Fox Tashie of Memphis, Tennessee .
Jennifer was active in endeavors at A Place at the Table, Triangle Hops for Hope and kept a passionate & calming attendance at The Church on Morgan.
Her interest included spending time with friends, tennis, live music, sewing, cooking,the coast, and reading. She devoted much time as a listener and peacemaker to family and friends.
Jennifer graduated with honors from The University of Memphis in 2000. She worked for Lit Refrigeration and Restaurant Supply in the area of accounting and inventory. In 2005 she and Miles moved to Raleigh North Carolina. She worked among the rebirth of downtown Raleigh with Empire Properties. There she shook hands with Barack Obama and made many memorable friendships. Transitioning to the world of IT, Jennifer's career expanse was coming full blossom. She gained accreditation in SHRM and became Chief People officer at Atlantic BT.
In her short but memorable life she touched many lives. Her gentle smile, kind heart, and infectious laughter brought much joy. Although she became tiny and frail, she gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life and love.
Other loving members of Jennifer's family are nephew Max Tashie, Uncles , Jimmy Fox and wife Sherrie , James Larry Fox & Woodie Hood. Her Father and Mother in Law ,Tom and Velma Herndon of Cary ,North Carolina. She is survived by many other family members and friends, too numerous to mention, who loved and were blessed to have know Jennifer.
Donations should be made to:
A Place at the Table
https://tableraleigh.org
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Michelle Robinson
August 9, 2022
The timing of this reminder email made me smile, because I was thinking about Jen a lot yesterday. A local artist did a "free oil portrait" fundraiser in our neighborhood to support A Place At The Table, the local restaurant charity that was so special to Jen. Every time I go there, Im reminded of how much that place speaks to the kind of person Jen decided to be. She made it a priority to lift others up, and brought out the best in so many, and she made it look effortless. Coming out of this lockdown time, trying to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, has really brought into sharp relief what a special and unique friend I had in her.
For the comic fans, it feels a little like Batman left Gotham, and now the bat family has to figure out how how to defend the city on its own.
She sure set a high bar, and is still so very missed.
Jimmy and Sherry Fox
August 22, 2020
Jennifer was a precious niece, who was a delight to all the family. Her family and ours were and are very close, so Jennifer and her sister, Angela, have always been especially loved by our family. She had a kind heart, gentle spirit, and we never saw her get upset. She will be greatly missed until we meet in Heaven forever.
Blair Logan
August 19, 2020
Miles, our hearts are broken for you and your family and your loss. But what a gift that you and Jen were able to find each other in this world and for that we're grateful. We love you.
Blair, Emily and Connor
Cliff Britt
August 18, 2020
Jennifer was a joy. She selflessly gave her time to A Place at the Table and made us better. She is a beautiful soul who we miss terribly.
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Michelle
August 13, 2020
Miles, what a beautiful tribute to Jen. She was an amazing and inspiring woman. Her memory will continue to inspire wonderful things in others.
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