Jennifer “Jen” Ann Ethridge, 34 of Blue Springs, MO passed away March 25, 2021.  Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Monday April 5, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral service to follow at 3 p.m.

Jen was a beautiful, loving, caring daughter, wife, mother, niece, sister and soon to be grandmother and friend. Everything a woman could be.

Jen was born April 25, 1986 in Kansas City, MO to Darrell & Janet (Franklin) Fugate. She was raised in Independence; MO. Jen graduated from William Chrisman High School and went on to college to get her degree in Nursing. She married Brian Ethridge on May 25, 2012. Jen liked to travel and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed taking pictures of her family. Her favorite movie was the Twilight Saga. Jen loved spending time with her family and friends.

Jen was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: William & Margaret Franklin; paternal grandparents: Earl & Ella Kennedy; step-father: Jim Kessler.

Jen is survived by her husband Brian of the home; 3 daughters: Kyli Fugate, Chloe and Ciera Ethridge; 2 step daughters: Kelsie Ethridge and Katie Adams; mother: Janet Kessler; father: Darrell Fugate; step-mother: Linda; step-father: BJ Beaty; mother in law: Lisa Larrimore, father in law: Ron Van; father in law Rodney Larrimore; sister: Becca; half-sisters: Amy and Elizabeth;  aunts: Barbara, Trish, Diana, Edwina, Brenda, Tina; uncles: Dennis, Eddie; nieces: Tiffany, Michelle, K.K., Peyton and her granddaughter on the way: Ava May Ann.

There are no words to express how much Jennifer will be missed and loved.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600