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Priscilla Lynn Jernigan, Lee’s Summit, MO formerly of Beech Grove, IN, passed away at home on Wednesday October 27, 2004 after a courageous 3 year fight against breast cancer. Priscilla was born in Midland, MI on December 23, 1948. She married Jeffrey Lee Jernigan on June 14, 1970. She was a member of the first class to graduate from Beech Grove High School on Hornet Avenue in 1966. She earned a degree in English from Rutgers University. While living in New Jersey she worked as a substitute teacher, facilitated groups for Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) in elementary schools, and taught English as a second language to residents in her town. She also worked as an underwriter for Chubb and Farmers’ Insurance companies and was active in her church. Her happiest and most fulfilling job was being a mom to her two daughters and foster son.
A memorial service was held at Longview Chapel in Lee’s Summit, MO on Saturday, October 30, 2004. The family requests donations to breast cancer research in lieu of flowers, per her wishes.
In addition to her loving husband, Priscilla is survived by her daughters, Jessica Leigh Jernigan and Kristen Noelle Jernigan, foster son Duane Merrill, sisters Bobbie Jean Recob, Gail Ann Rhynes, Melinda Sue McGhee, brothers, Scott W. Redman, Kevin M. Redman, and Matthew T. Mercer, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Priscilla was a wonderful wife and mother and the best sister and aunt this family could have wished for. She will be missed more than words can say.
Kristen Jernigan says
Mom, I just saw this page when I was looking up dad’s obit! Seems we never got yours posted on here (maybe you passed before these online condolences were really happening). I just wanted to leave a mark and tell you how loved and missed you are each and every day. You made our lives and this world a better happier place. Love You Momma!
Kristen Jernigan says
You know I couldn’t leave your memorial page blank, so I asked if we could upload your obit and picture….here it is! Now all of us have a place we can meet and share our love for you?
Love You Momma. And miss you terribly.
Nancy Raisch Acton says
I saw the note about your father in the quarterly BSU magazine and was equally saddened to see that your mom had passed earlier. I knew your dad through your mother.
Your mother and I met when we were both freshman at Ball State. She lived on the other end of my hallway. She was such a sweet person with a beautiful smile and a love of life. I am so sorry for your loss and wish I had maintained contact with her over the years.
Nancy
Bobbie Recob says
I too just found this obit and the picture made me smile. I still miss my sister every day and wish we would have been able to share our retirements together traveling the world.
Love you always 🙂
Bobbie Jean