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Jennifer Rhea Obituary

Rhea, Jennifer Kirsten Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, at age 34. Beloved daughter of Lawrence and Beverly Rhea Jr.; loving sister of Ryan (Tara) Rhea and Sarah (Matt) Haffer; dear granddaughter of Katherine and the late Lawrence Rhea Sr. and of Joan and the late Brian Packer; devoted aunt to Addie and Chase Rhea; dear niece of John and Charissa Clark, the late Cynthia Rhea and the late Ian Packer; dear cousin of Justin (Maurita) Clark and J.R. (K.T.) Clark and treasured friend to so many. Those who knew Jennifer, now know another soul that gets the go straight to heaven card with no questions asked. For 34 years she never allowed her disability, or recent medical issues, to take away from her love, compassion, kindness and devotion for and to her family and friends. The Lord took her without physical pain or suffering. We are eternally grateful for the many prayers on her behalf from so many. Our special thanks go to the caring staff at the Center for Advanced Medicine at Barnes Jewish Hospital. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Feed My People, the American Heart Association or Shriners Children's Hospital. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Wednesday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 4-9 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 10, 2010.

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meaghan barry

May 13, 2010

i remember that she made me laugh and i meet her at st john's mercy medical center about 9 years and i will prayer from her family and i am sorry for your loss and i will miss your laugh and smile and her

Adam Reis

May 12, 2010

I remember meeting her when I first started in the Career Training Program at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in 2007. She always had a smile and enjoyed coming to see good friends. I am sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.

Jacque McCullough

May 12, 2010

Dear Jennifer's Family: I am so saddened by your loss. I was Jen's teacher for the years she was at St. John's in the Transition program. She was always so upbeat and brought a lot of joy to those who knew her. She always had a smile on her face and that is what I will always remember. I will keep you all in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to you during this most difficult time.

May 12, 2010

Dear Rhea family, I was so sorry to hear about Jennifer's passing. I first became aquinted with her when she wanted to do a "class" with Dave Weston at your house so the kids could learn some sign so they could communicate with my daughter Christine.
My thoughts and prayers are with YOU as I know that she is already taken care.

Sincerely
Sandy and Christine Massey

Ruth Power

May 12, 2010

My prayers go out to your family. Jennifer will be missed in my cooking classes. It was a pleasure having her in the class. May God Bless your family.

May 12, 2010

Dear Bev and Larry,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just saw the notice today about Jennifer while I was looking for a friend of mine. I was so shocked and saddened. I worked with Jen out at St. John's when she attended the Transition program. Her humor, happy outlook on life and caring heart for others kept us all in an upbeat mood everyday. I was so proud of her accomplishments, and grateful to have known her. My deepest sympathy to you.

Rosemary D'Angelo

May 11, 2010

dear bev and family, so sorry for your lost. jen always was such a happy person. all of us in her st. john family will feel a great loss. love, carol mahood-dent

Cara Greenlee

May 11, 2010

My sweet cheesy Jen. I will miss your emails and chatting online in the middle of my night when i couldnt sleep, your bones werent ment to grow old but your beautiful spirt will live on forever. Rest in peace my faraway cousin x To you all left behind my thoughts are with you be strong x
cara greenlee (uk)

May 11, 2010

Beverly, Larry, Joan, & Family
So sorry to hear your awful news. Jenny was a star. She always had a smile. She will be sadly missed by us all.
Randy & Eileen, UK

Linda Cantrell

May 10, 2010

Dear Bev & Larry,

I was very fortunate to know Jennifer when she attended the Career Training Program at St.John's Mercy Medical Center. When I worked at St.Luke's Hospital we collaborated with St. John's on field trips. Jennifer was sweet, compassionate and giving. She brought such joy into our lives. She will be missed. My sympathy to you & your family.

Patricia Tallman

May 10, 2010

God let us borrow one of his angels for an all too short time. Jenny you will always be missed and we will never forget your loving unconditional loving ways. We miss you, love you, thanks for all the pleasure we had knowing you and enjoying your warm smile and always happy personality. You will always be remembered and our love and prayers for my cousins and their families. God be with you all Patricia and James Tallman and family.

Rasee Govindani

May 10, 2010

I was Jen's counselor at Sunnyhill in 2004 and so loved spending time with her. She was such a beautiful soul and never failed to make me smile. My thoughts are with you.

May 10, 2010

I didn't know Jen but we have chatted on Facebook. David Weber and Rebecca Schillinger whom I know are mutual friends of Jen's. May God Bless you during this time of sorrow.

david weber

May 10, 2010

me jennifer good friend

david weber

May 10, 2010

me jennifer was good friends

Susan Moenkhaus

May 10, 2010

Bev,

What a wonderful picture of Jennifer--her smile shows her kind and gentle nature. I am so sorry for your family's loss; so many of us will miss her. I am praying for comfort for you and your family.

roshonda bowens

May 10, 2010

iam sorry that u have to lose jen,she was a great friend and always be there for me so i can talk to her,i will miss her laughs and smile.

Laura Alexander O'Connor

May 10, 2010

Dear Rhea family,

My deepest sympathies on the passing of Jennifer. I have truly never met anyone who smiled more than her. I couldn't agree more that she gets the "go straight to heaven" card. Please let us know if we can do anything.

Sheila Kenny

May 10, 2010

I have thought of Jennifer and her family and friends constantly since I heard of her passing. All are in my prayers. Jen was friendly to everyone, so many have lost a wonderful, irreplaceable friend and family member.

May 10, 2010

I don't know this woman, but as I was reading a friends obituary, I came across this one and it struck a cord. To your family, I offer my condolences and prayers of peace and everlasting love. God bless.

Kent Steinbrueck

May 10, 2010

Larry and Bev,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jen. She lit up many lives with her smile and personality. My prayers will be with Jen, You and your family during this time.

Darlene Green

May 10, 2010

Dear Larry & Bev,
I am so sorry about loosing Jen. The neighbors & kids all loved her & her absence from the cul-de-sac will be noticed.

May 10, 2010

Bev & Larry,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jenny's passing. My family and I will include Jenny and your family in our prayers.

Larry Schmitz

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