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Jennifer, lovingly known as Jeni, grew up in Denison, Texas. She received her degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and worked for companies such as Ryder Integrated Logistics, Manpower (Abbott Labs), AT&T, and most recently worked at Holt Cat for over a decade as an IT Systems Specialist.

Jeni’s best friend in the entire world was Baylei, her daughter, who will live to honor Jeni’s memory. When you ask her daughter and friends about Jeni, they will testify that she was smart, she never met a stranger, and dedicated her life and love to every animal in need, as if they were her own. The most important thing about Jeni that will be missed is her kind and giving heart, which will never be forgotten. She loved her daughter and her animals and she always will. On behalf of Baylei, we would like to thank everyone who attends Jeni’s beautiful service.

She was employed at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey as a per diem registered nurse for 17 years before moving onto Summit Oaks in Summit, New Jersey.

Employed as District Secretary and Education Coordinator with USDA Soil and Water Conservation in Gates County, she also enjoyed serving as an instructor with Envirothon in Gates County Schools.

Cathy was a 1991 graduate of South Park High School and earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in nursing from Carlow College in 1995. She was a devoted and loving mother who greatly loved her children, as well as a devoted daughter, sister and friend. A selfless person, Cathy put others before herself and enjoyed taking care of people. Her hobbies included cooking and baking.

Melissa graduated from Lincoln High School and Augustana College. She worked as a Technical Writer for Wells Fargo Bank for over 20 years.

Melissa loved animals!  Over the years, she had a handful of different dogs and cats. Her dogs included Red, Gus, Slobber, and Buffalo. Her cats included Scooby, Alazea, and Lefty. Melissa also took care of her boyfriend Thad’s cat, Lulu. Furthermore, she helped take care of her neighbor’s dog, Daisy, as if she were her own.

Melissa had a variety of hobbies: Animal caretaking, playing mobile games (Jelly Splash, The Moron Test, ), coloring, doing crosswords, and spending time with her boyfriend and family. She also enjoyed listening to music by the rock band Misfits.

She had a captivating smile, stunning light green eyes and liked to wear her hair pulled up in a ponytail. She was a natural beauty.Dawn was born in Santa Rosa but called Vacaville her home. She graduated from Vacaville High in 1991 and worked at many local restaurants over the years. She also owned and operated her own residential and office cleaning service called Dust to Dawn. As a single mom she faced life's challenges head on, with strength and determination.

Kristen grew up on the Westside attending St. James and McCauley Schools. She earned her Bachelors degree from Xavier University with a major in chemistry and a minor in math. It was while Kristen was attending college when she met her best friend and the love of her life, Jack W. English, III. They were married in 1997, celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary this year with a nice gathering of family and friends. Kristen enjoyed reading and long walks on the beach.

She was preceded in death by her son, Garrett Brannon Dean; grandparents, Grady and Neita Garrett and Ross Brannon; aunt, Marie Brackett; uncle, Ray Garrett; and special friend Melissa Garren.