Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Jo Anderson, age 34, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home next to her husband.

Jennifer was born September 17, 1989, in Des Moines, Iowa to Gary L. and Judith L. (Green) Johnson. She worked as the lead insurance underwriter for Mercer. Jennifer was an elegant writer and had a way with words. Jennifer was a people pleaser. She was a devoted, selfless soul, always putting the needs of others before her own. She was a hardworking and compassionate individual. Jennifer dedicated her life to caring for family and those around her. She was a loving mother to her three beautiful daughters, instilling in them the values of kindness, strength, and perseverance. Her unwavering dedication to loved ones and her ability to balance the demands of life with grace will be remembered by all who knew her. Her legacy of love, resilience, and generosity will continue to inspire.

She is survived by her husband, Ryan Anderson; children, Neveah Anderson, Amaiah Anderson, and Deja Anderson; mother, Judy Johnson; sister, Samantha Johnson; as well as the Keller, Johnson, Dasch, Anderson, Vancleave, Henry, and Skinner families.

Jennifer is also survived by her sister-in-law, Jeni Griffin, mother-in-law, Danita Parker; brother-in-law, Jordan Anderson; grandmothers, Shirley Hackney and Beverly Johnson; grandparents-in-law, Eric and Marjorie Parker; and her beloved dog, Pretzel.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Johnson; and her grandfather, Lyle Johnson.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family through their GoFundMe account: Support For Ryan & His Girls.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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