Lynn Jackenheimer

Lynn Ann Jackenheimer, 33, of rural Ashland died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Frisco, NC. She was born April 2, 1979 in Ashland. A loving mother of two, Lynn worked three jobs at Goodfellows, The Beer Barrel, and Riley’s to be able to give more for her children. She also was a volunteer at Catholic Charities and was an advocate for teaching children about Autism Awareness. Lynn loved traveling to the ocean and admiring the lighthouses. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, going horseback riding, and shopping. Most of all, Lynn loved to spend time with her children and family.

She is survived by her mother and dad, Lora and Raymond Johnson of Ashland; father, Gary Jackenheimer of San Antonio, TX; children, Ciara Sheppard and Leland Summerfield at home; brother, Shaun Jackenheimer of Ashland; sisters, Tasha (Jeremiah) Holland and Tara (Danny) Johnson, both of Ashland; step brothers, Ray (Lisa) Johnson and Jason Johnson, both of Ashland; step sister, Kim Johnson of Ashland; maternal grandmother, Shirley Lindsey of Ashland; paternal grandfather, Jerry (Becky) Whitmore; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Lindsey; paternal grandparents, Virgil and Glenna Jackenheimer; paternal grandfather, Frank Johnson; and paternal grandmother and step grandfather, Ersie and Carl Thompson.

Friends may call Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 308 Claremont Ave., Ashland. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church, 1144 W. Main St., Ashland, conducted by Dick Riley and Pastor Ted Risner. Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to benefit the children in care of Chase Bank.