She was born June 11, 1963 in Pekin to Lloyd Allen and Irene Mae (Gash) Thomas. Her parents and one sister, Nora Mae Thomas, preceded her in death.
Surviving are one sister, Karen (Frank) Norton of Pekin; one brother, Allen (Marlene) Thomas of Pekin; nephews Alex Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Christopher Norton and Dustin Norton; and two nieces, Michelle Emig and Heidi Thomas
Jennifer was a great sister and a devoted Christian. She loved cats and was a fan of Chicago Cubs. She also loved to read and write.
She was a member of Trinity Church in Morton.
Her visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Harry Ellison will officiate. Burial will follow immediately in Woodrow Cemetery in rural Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to her church at 1901 S. Fourth St. Morton, IL 61550.