In Memory

Jennifer Elaine Yates (Smith) - Class Of 1984

Jennifer Elaine Yates Smith

August 7, 1966 - October 26, 2014

 

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Jennifer Elaine Smith, wife, mother, daughter, sister and teacher was welcomed into Heaven early Sunday morning October 26, 2014 after a courageous seven year battle with breast cancer.

Jennifer was born on August 7, 1966 in Houston to Suzann and Randall Yates. She graduated from Westchester High School in 1984. She later attended and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Houston in 1988, and subsequently a Master of Education also from the University of Houston in 1990. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and Pi Beta Phi Honor Society.

She spent her entire professional career teaching in the Spring Branch Independent School District.
She loved to camp, lead Girl Scouts and travel Texas State Parks. Her happiest times were spent at the beach, watching her children in the gulf, sand on her toes and a cold Miller Light in her hands.

She was preceded in death by her father, Randall L. Yates. She is survived by her husband of 24 years James K Smith, by their three children Katie, Meg and Jimmy, by her mother Suzann Breed and husband John, and by her sister Shannon Benton and husband James.

Her life Bible verse was 1 Peter 4:12-13. "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed."

A memorial service to celebrate Jennifer's life will be conducted on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay, Houston TX 77024 (713) 465-3467.   Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.


Any donations in remembrance of Jennifer can be made to the Chapelwood Foundation.
 

Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 28, 2014.

 


BIRTH Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
DEATH 26 October 2014 (aged 48)  Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
BURIAL Cremated, Ashes scattered, Specifically: Galveston, Texas, USA
MEMORIAL ID Find A Grave  ID #140508569 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140508569/jennifer-elaine-smith

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