Jennifer A. Love

Unknown - Dec 11th, 2008
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Biography: Jennifer A. Love of Little Rock, 61, died December 11, 2008 at Arkansas Hospice. She is survived by one brother, John M. Love of Mt. Prospect, Illinois and his children Nancy Osborn of Sherwood, Arkansas, Becky Anderson, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Matthew Love of Schaumburg, Illinois. She is also survived by four great nephews and one great niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Sara Skelton Love of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born and raised in Jonesboro. After graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1965 and Arkansas State University, she taught school for 1 year in Osceola before moving to Europe to live and work, returning always to Florence whenever work conditions permitted. For several years she was an enthusiastic member of the student, ex patriot community in that city that she loved. Jennifer was fluent in Italian and taught the language after returning to Little Rock, enriching the lives and travels of numerous students. Leaving Florence, she moved to Little Rock and began working for World Wide Travel, then an affiliate of FABCO. She was one of a group of employees who took the travel agency private ending that affiliation when she entered law school at UALR. While in school she worked at the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. After graduating from law school she was employed at the Attorney General’s Office, moving briefly to Fort Smith as an in-house counsel at Beverly Enterprises before returning to Little Rock with the Arkansas Worker’s Compensation Commission. At her death she headed the Legal Advisory Division, directing a staff of attorneys and paraprofessionals. She was a life long Methodist and attended the First United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She was a life long Democrat with a passionate interest in environmental, social justice and international development issues. Among her affiliations were these: she was a former Board Member of Central Arkansas Transit, Founding Member of a Little Rock chapter of Amnesty International, a Board Member of Pulaski County Habitat for Humanity actively engaged in numerous construction projects for that organization. She was a volunteer, and had a great interest in the work of, Heifer International, traveling with that organization to projects in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. She is loved and will be missed by wide circles of extended family, friends, co-workers and fellow travelers. There will be an inurnment ceremony in the courtyard of the church at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 17 followed by a memorial service in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church at 12 noon, officiated by Dr. Michael Mattox and Reverend Mary Jane Clark. There will be a reception following services at the church. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials could be made to Heifer International, #1 World Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202 or the First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201.

Condolences(21)
Carla Koen
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer taught me just enough Italian to be dangerous. She was a joy as a teacher. I was lucky enough to get to visit with her at quite a few neighborhood gatherings over the last few years, too. She always had that wonderful smile and a twinkle in her eye.
Brooks Holifield
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
John, I am deeply sorry to hear about Jennifer's death. I know that it must be deeply painful, for it sounded as if she turned out to be a remarkable person whose life was rich and filled with care for other people. I remember her mainly from those years when you and I had our electric football league, our players overweighted with pennies. She was quite young then, but her range of international experience and her involvement in groups that tried to make this a better world are both profoundly impressive. I am thinking about you during this hard time. Brooks Holifield
Jim Tate
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
John, I sorry to learn of your sisters passing.I know how hard it is to lose a family member. I have lost two this year myself. May God give you strength and peace.
Barbara Widner
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer's passing fills me with sorrow; she was a very lovely person in every way.

My heartfelt sympathy to her brother John and other friends and family whose hearts are saddened.

Barbara Widner
Lynda Smith Edwards
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
John and family, I was saddened to hear about Jennifer. We went through school together, and I was always glad to see her when our paths would cross. I know she had a long battle, and I know she is in a better place. She has been in my prayers for a long time, as you are now. We are thinking of you. Lynda
Charles Redd
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer was a special love of my life and she will be missed very much. I regret that her disease cut short a wonderful life of support and encouragement for so many. She was a wonderful person and her passing leaves a void in my life that cannot be filled.
O. E.
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
A special lady who was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Leslie C. "Skip" Stewart-Abernathy
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
What I'll always remember is Jennifer's enormous enthusiasm. She joined us at the Arkansas Archeological Society's Training Program at the Lake Dumond site in 1997. Her first day there, her task was to follow metal detector experts and flag targets for later mapping and excavation. Unbeknownst to the crew and me, the metal detectors went from just after dawn to dusk, on a hot sunny day. We all ended up fried. Nonetheless, Jennifer came back enthusiastically the next day for more. I later learned she had been an extraordinary volunteer in many areas. I will miss her.
Wilma Jean DeFoggi
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer called me "Wilmer" and I called her "Jenniper". I prayed with her in my office many times. I also sent her two daily spiritual e-mails - one from Joel Osteen and the other from a born-again catfish farmer. I shared my faith in God's Word with her many times. I also prayed daily many healing scriptures over her. I will miss her beautiful smile so very much. I saved newspaper plastic covers for her kitty cat's litter box. We had a very special bond. My prayers are with all of you now.
Alan McClain-AWCC
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer was a valued colleague who was an important member of our Senior Staff team at the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission. She was committed to serving the public and the customers of our agency and did so with great professionalism. Jennifer was often the face of our agency as she communicated information throughout the state and we relied greatly on her wisdom, counsel,and her wit as we attempted to do our daily jobs. I will miss her greatly and certainly extend my heartfelt condolences to her family.
Gary Wheeler
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Grace, intelligence, courage: we will miss you. Ciao.
Sandy Work Hudson
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a precious person and I'm thankful to have known her.

I knew Jennifer as an AOPi @ ASU. Having recently returned to AR I had no idea she was in LR.

Deloris (Mackey) Tolbert
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer and I went to Jonesboro High School together. We had many laughs in history class. I had no idea that she was dealing with a disease and saddened to hear of her death. The last time we visited was at a political function. When Jennifer's mom and dad owned "The Children's Shop", I always asked Mrs. Love about her. They were all very special people. My prayers are with the family.

Deloris (Mackey) Tolbert
Dick Smith, PECD
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of Jennifer Love, a valued friend and colleague. She will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, and many friends.
Jerry Curts Jr
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I remember Jennifer as one of my fellow co-workers during the time when World Wide Travel was part of FABCO, and I will always remember the intelligence, the kindness, the wit and the concerning attitude that she always expressed. She always concerned herself about other people, issues and concerns of the day, and was a very unselfish person. I know she will be terribly missed and that GOD will open His ARMS to Greet Her in Heaven. May God Bless Her Soul and my condolences are expressed to her family and friends.
Your friend
Jerry
Florence(Martin) Cooper
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My heartfelt prayers to John and his family..I shall miss a dear and loving friend and the many good times that we shared growing up. Florence
Julann Carney
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer was that one of a kind rare gem that did so much for others. Her intellect, sense of humor and selfless service will leave a void in our world. I knew Jennifer almost my entire life and she helped spark my interest in service and social justice. Learning of her passing is tremendously sad for me and my family. There is a reserved spot for you on the board of boards so you can continue your advocacy. Safe journey and Godspeed, my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all that knew and loved her.
Marcia Patton
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer was my 1oth grade English teacher after Susan Reasoner had eye surgery. Great class and fun. Our paths did not cross til 20 yrs. later when I was President of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and she was our legal counsel from A. G. office. We really enjoyed her and her humor. Marcia Patton
Marcia Patton
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer was my 1oth grade English teaher after Susan Reasoner had eye surgery. Great class and fun. Our paths did not cross til 20 yrs. later when I was President of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and she was our legal counsel from A. G. office. We really enjoyed her and her humor. Marcia Patton
Dr. Sherry L. Stone, R.Ph.
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer and I went to Jonesboro High School together. During the past few months of her "fight" to overcome her cancer, I have prayed for her daily.
I am so sorry to hear about her death, and I extend my heart-felt sympathy to all of her family members. She will be missed by many folks.
Sincerely,
Dr.Sherry Stone
Paula Allen- Guarantee Insurance
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer will be missed by all of us. What a wonderful lady she was. My prayers are with you.

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