Jennifer Lyn Waggoner's Obituary
Jennifer Lyn Waggoner, born in Tawas City MI on January 24, 1976 passed unexpectedly on October 7th, 2025. Jennifer attended Oscoda Area Schools, Oscoda MI, graduating in 1994. After graduation, Jennifer moved to the Detroit area and started her family.
Jennifer was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her passing left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by her. Jennifer had a passion for helping others and worked registration at a hospital for many years before attending Oakland Community College to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.
Jennifer was predeceased by her grandparents Ken and Maggie Willey, Aunts Brenda Burton, Cheryle Anderson, Racheal Kapaun, Sandie Willey, Prudence Blessing, Uncles Doug Willey and Tim Willey.
Jennifer is survived by her children Kyle Donahue, Ashley Donahue, and Tim Donahue all of Royal Oak, MI. Parents Timothy and Fayrenne (Willey) Waggoner of Madison Heights MI, brother Douglas Waggoner of Lebanon IN and sister Tina Copeland of McCordsville IN, nieces Alison Waggoner of St. Johns MI and Emma Copeland of McCordsville IN, also Aunts and Uncles Tom Anderson , Terri Willey, Kim and Don Ward, Debbie and Dick Speck, and many cousins. She is also very missed by her fur baby Lucy Lou.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Jennifer’s funeral costs and future support of her children. Cremation has already taken place per Jennifer’s wishes. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
May her memory be eternal
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