She was born May 1, 1960 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Virgil N. and Mary Lou Richards Flinn.
Jennifer was a 1978 graduate of Parkersburg South High School where she was in the band and flag corp. She had worked as a teller for Wesbanco and district manager for Sears Portrait Studios. Jennifer was a gifted musician and played many instruments; including piano which she played for various churches. Her primary role was serving as her husband's right hand in his 30 year ministry. They most recently served 13 ½ years at Homeland Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Reverend Brady David Stephens; one son, Parker David Stephens; one sister, Vicky Thomas (Daniel); three brothers, V. Steven Flinn (Shari), Joseph P. Flinn (Angie) and Timothy J. Flinn (Amy); several nieces and nephews who she dearly loved; and her father-in-law, Charles Stephens.
In addition to her parents, Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Donna Joan Stephens and an infant niece, Angel.
Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, Parkersburg, with Pastors Melody Smith and David Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Corbin Cemetery, Waverly, West Virginia. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A special thanks to Cathy Davis, a dear friend who came from North Carolina to help care for Jennifer during her last week.
Please visit vaughankimes.com to share messages of sympathy with her family.
She was born May 1, 1960 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Virgil N. and Mary Lou Richards Flinn.
Jennifer was a 1978 graduate of Parkersburg South High School where she was in the band and flag corp. She had worked as a teller for Wesbanco and district manager for Sears Portrait Studios. Jennifer was a gifted musician and played many instruments; including piano which she played for various churches. Her primary role was serving as her husband's right hand in his 30 year ministry. They most recently served 13 ½ years at Homeland Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Reverend Brady David Stephens; one son, Parker David Stephens; one sister, Vicky Thomas (Daniel); three brothers, V. Steven Flinn (Shari), Joseph P. Flinn (Angie) and Timothy J. Flinn (Amy); several nieces and nephews who she dearly loved; and her father-in-law, Charles Stephens.
In addition to her parents, Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Donna Joan Stephens and an infant niece, Angel.
Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, Parkersburg, with Pastors Melody Smith and David Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Corbin Cemetery, Waverly, West Virginia. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A special thanks to Cathy Davis, a dear friend who came from North Carolina to help care for Jennifer during her last week.
Please visit vaughankimes.com to share messages of sympathy with her family.
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