Jennifer Ann DEFOOR

Ms. Jennifer Ann DeFoor, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:07 a.m. following complications from an extended illness and surrounded by the love of her family members.

Ms. Jennifer was born July 11, 1948 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert C. DeFoor and the late June DeFoor Danage.

She was a 1966 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and a 1968 graduate as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Diploma Program. Before leaving for sunny California, she worked at Alberts Nursing home and Gillette's Nursing Home, Warren, Ohio. In California, she was employed at the Los Angeles County Children Services as a Childcare Worker; for Vista Del Mar Residential Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed youth for 10 years; and Residential Supervisor, retiring in 2017, from Aviva Family and Children Services for 15 years.

Right up to her illness, Sis. Jennifer was a faithful member of the Trinity Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Darryl L. Rodgers, a loyal member of the Women's Ministry, sang in the Adult Choir, was a dedicated member of the culinary ministry, assisted in Trinity's youth tutoring program, and Vacation Bible School. She had a smile that commanded a room, a heart that spewed of love, and was affectionately known as Auntie "Bo". While in California, Jennifer enjoyed being in attendance watching the Los Angeles Dodgers and loved all professional tennis players on TV. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, shopping, and buying designer purses and just staying busy.

She leaves to mourn two sisters, Ms. Judith A. Wilkins and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Frazier, both of Warren; two brothers, Brian L. (Kasandra) DeFoor of Haslet, Texas and Steven A. DeFoor of Butler, Pa.; two stepbrothers, Robert (Karen) Danage of Grand Prairie, Tx and Avery (Semone) Danage of Kent; four stepsisters, Ms. Lynne Danage McNeal of Warren, Mrs. Patricia (Leonard Jr.) Danage Dawson Holmes of Farrell, Pa., Ms. Cheryl Danage Dandridge of Houston, Tx and Mrs. Loretta (Freddie) Danage Smith of Waldorf, Md., one aunt, Mrs. Thelma DeFoor of Harrisburg, Pa, and one uncle, Dr. William Kate, Jr. residing in Mitchellville, MD, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving companion of 37 years, Marc Kestenbaum, parents and stepfather, Grover Danage; and three brothers, Charles E. Miller, Mitchell A. DeFoor, and Robert Dante DeFoor.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, with Calling Hours from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.

Arrangements of comfort entrusted to the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home.

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