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Jennifer Ernest Obituary
LIMA -- Jennifer Lynne Ernest, age 66 went to be with the Lord on the morning of January 5, 2022. She was born to Donald Davidson who preceded her in death and Betty Davidson who survives in Lima. She was born March 13, 1955, in Lima, Ohio. Jennifer graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1973. She later met her husband, Gary Ernest, whom she loved dearly for 46 years. Jennifer attended Lafayette First United Methodist Church, where she dedicated a lot of her time to the student ministries. She also was very involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. From being a girl scout leader, to the president of the Parent's Athletic Club for Bath Local Schools, to the biggest cheerleader and fan for any athletic event or choir concert she attended. When she wasn't cheering on her loved ones, she was relaxing by her garden pond, feeding the fish and watching her humming bird feeders. Jennifer loved to be around family and friends, and was usually the life of any party she attended. She truly was a jokester at heart, and she will be greatly missed by anyone who had the privilege to know her.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Ernest of Lima; her mother, Betty Davidson; three children, Tami Goedde, Greg (Stephanie) Ernest, and Mike (Kelly) Ernest; six grandchildren, Blake, Alexis, Braxton, Beckham, Dylan, Maisie, and great grandchild, Carson Marie; siblings, Jeff (Helen) Davidson, Joe (Deb) Davison; siblings-in-law, Dave (Barb) Ernest, Jim Ernest, Steve (Anita) Ernest, Bob Ernest, and Ron (Karen) Ernest; as well as many other nieces, nephews and beloved family members.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Donald A. Davidson; as well as parents-in-law, Cloyce and Edna Ernest.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes Bluffton Chapel. Pastor Bob Clinger will officiate the service. Burial will be in Bluelick Cemetery following the service. A public visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette First United Methodist Church or to the Bath Township Fire Department.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Santini
January 13, 2022
Gary, Jenny was the "JOY" in the church, her spirit is eternal.
Linda S Childs
January 11, 2022
Gary, I am so sorry to hear that your wife passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. i understand what you are going thru. i lost my hubby of almost 46 years,3/6/2017. Take one day at a time.
ralph J haton
January 10, 2022
so sorry for your loss Gary
Helen. Smith
January 10, 2022
Sorry for your loss and I was happy. To help her with girl Scouts and was blessed to know Jen and she was loved and will be missed. Your all in my prayers Helen. And lashonda. Payne.
Denny and Kathy Pierson
January 9, 2022
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of you(Gary,Tami,Greg,Michael and the rest of the family). We will miss you,Jen! May you Rest In Peace. God Bless ! Love you!
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