Jennifer Louise Cleveland was born and raised in Bellaire, TX. She graduated high school from Rock Springs and soon after became an emergency services dispatcher while attending Shriner College, majoring in law. Jennifer moved to Abilene, TX and joined the Abilene Police Department as the first female police officer in the city; as well as being part of the Abilene PD SWAT team. Shortly after joining the department, she met Frank Austin Cleveland and they were married in December of 1979.
Jennifer was very active in her church, First Central Presbyterian, where she served as a Deacon, and later an Elder. She was a natural leader, participating in several mission trips to Romania, as well as organizing many of the humanitarian events locally. She was very dedicated to First Central, and loved her church family.
Jennifer's love for plants and gardening lead her to become the founder and co-owner of Willow Creek Design and Landscape, while becoming a Certified Master Gardener. In 2010 she became co-owner of Willow Creek Gardens and became a certified Nursery Professional. She was a member of the Better Business Bureau, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and the Preservation League.
Jennifer is survived by her mother - Joyce Andrews, her two brothers - Robert Andrews Jr. and Adam Andrews, her sister - Kim Arauza, her husband - Frank Cleveland, her two sons - Brent and Curtis Cleveland, her daughter - Lauren Elam, and granddaughter - Clair Elam.
A memorial service will be held at First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, TX at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the community, family and friends that have been so supportive, especially as of late. The family requests that any donations be made in her name to First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange, Abilene, TX 79601.
Jennifer was very active in her church, First Central Presbyterian, where she served as a Deacon, and later an Elder. She was a natural leader, participating in several mission trips to Romania, as well as organizing many of the humanitarian events locally. She was very dedicated to First Central, and loved her church family.
Jennifer's love for plants and gardening lead her to become the founder and co-owner of Willow Creek Design and Landscape, while becoming a Certified Master Gardener. In 2010 she became co-owner of Willow Creek Gardens and became a certified Nursery Professional. She was a member of the Better Business Bureau, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and the Preservation League.
Jennifer is survived by her mother - Joyce Andrews, her two brothers - Robert Andrews Jr. and Adam Andrews, her sister - Kim Arauza, her husband - Frank Cleveland, her two sons - Brent and Curtis Cleveland, her daughter - Lauren Elam, and granddaughter - Clair Elam.
A memorial service will be held at First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, TX at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the community, family and friends that have been so supportive, especially as of late. The family requests that any donations be made in her name to First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange, Abilene, TX 79601.
Jennifer Louise Cleveland was born and raised in Bellaire, TX. She graduated high school from Rock Springs and soon after became an emergency services dispatcher while attending Shriner College, majoring in law. Jennifer moved to Abilene, TX and joined the Abilene Police Department as the first female police officer in the city; as well as being part of the Abilene PD SWAT team. Shortly after joining the department, she met Frank Austin Cleveland and they were married in December of 1979.
Jennifer was very active in her church, First Central Presbyterian, where she served as a Deacon, and later an Elder. She was a natural leader, participating in several mission trips to Romania, as well as organizing many of the humanitarian events locally. She was very dedicated to First Central, and loved her church family.
Jennifer's love for plants and gardening lead her to become the founder and co-owner of Willow Creek Design and Landscape, while becoming a Certified Master Gardener. In 2010 she became co-owner of Willow Creek Gardens and became a certified Nursery Professional. She was a member of the Better Business Bureau, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and the Preservation League.
Jennifer is survived by her mother - Joyce Andrews, her two brothers - Robert Andrews Jr. and Adam Andrews, her sister - Kim Arauza, her husband - Frank Cleveland, her two sons - Brent and Curtis Cleveland, her daughter - Lauren Elam, and granddaughter - Clair Elam.
A memorial service will be held at First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, TX at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the community, family and friends that have been so supportive, especially as of late. The family requests that any donations be made in her name to First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange, Abilene, TX 79601.
Jennifer was very active in her church, First Central Presbyterian, where she served as a Deacon, and later an Elder. She was a natural leader, participating in several mission trips to Romania, as well as organizing many of the humanitarian events locally. She was very dedicated to First Central, and loved her church family.
Jennifer's love for plants and gardening lead her to become the founder and co-owner of Willow Creek Design and Landscape, while becoming a Certified Master Gardener. In 2010 she became co-owner of Willow Creek Gardens and became a certified Nursery Professional. She was a member of the Better Business Bureau, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and the Preservation League.
Jennifer is survived by her mother - Joyce Andrews, her two brothers - Robert Andrews Jr. and Adam Andrews, her sister - Kim Arauza, her husband - Frank Cleveland, her two sons - Brent and Curtis Cleveland, her daughter - Lauren Elam, and granddaughter - Clair Elam.
A memorial service will be held at First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, TX at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the community, family and friends that have been so supportive, especially as of late. The family requests that any donations be made in her name to First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange, Abilene, TX 79601.
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