Jennifer Lee Platt, 49 of Decatur and formerly of Huntington, passed away on Wednesday, morning May 13, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Jennifer was a 1995 graduate of Huntington North High School and later graduated from Huntington University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication in 1999. Jennifer worked in fund development for Bridge of Grace Ministries. She enjoyed crafting, reading, and loved spending time with her nieces and nephews, especially playing games. Jennifer loved people, eating out with her friends and spending time at the lake.
Jennifer was born on January 21, 1977 in Huntington, the daughter of Jerry L. and Ruby "Ann" (Cogar) Platt.
Survivors include: her parents: Jerry and Ann Platt of Huntington; a sister-in-law: Amber Platt of Huntington; nieces and nephews: Logan, Kenzie and James; aunts and uncles: Ron (Karen) Platt of Decatur, Terry (Felicia) Cogar of Dixie, WV and Ray (Debbie) Cogar of Charleston, WV.
She was preceded in death by a brother: Mark R. Platt in 2024.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 am with one hour of visitation prior to the services at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel.
Interment will be at the Union Cemetery in Huntington County.
Memorial donations can be made out to MVP Kids (Bibles) through Bridge of Grace Ministries or Miriam's Foster Closet through the EUM Church in Huntington; either sent in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
