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Jenny L. Ames
1959 2020

Jenny L. Ames

August 26, 1959 — May 20, 2020

Jenny Lynn Ames, age 60 of Grove City, Ohio went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020. Jenny was preceded in death by her Father, Ronald Ames and brother, Daniel Ames. She is survived by her Mother, Paula Ames, Sister, Laura (Lolly) Anthony, Brother in law Thomas Anthony, beloved nephews, Matthew and David Anthony. Also special family friend Mark Basil, who remained devoted to Jenny her whole life.

Jenny was a gifted musician; she started taking piano lessons at age 8 and voice lessons at age 12. She was a piano accompanist for the Grove City High School Symphonic choir, she played for many classmates for OMEA solo and ensemble contest. She was a soloist in the Grove City Symphonic choir and a flaggette in the Grove City Marching Band. She performed in a Touch of Class, the Grove City High school Show choir its premier season in 1978. Jenny was a 1978 graduate of Grove City High School.

Jenny received a full scholarship to the Fred Waring Choral Camp in Pennsylvania the summer of 1976 and toured Europe with the Ohio Youth Chorale the Summer of 1977. She was a finalist in the NATS Midwestern Regional choral competition the Winter of 1978 at BGSU. She studied vocal performance at OSU for two years. She studied at Eastern Kentucky University for one year, with a dual major of vocal performance and music education. Jenny sang for 2 seasons in the Columbus Symphony Chorus and sang in the Shepherds Choir at All Shepherds Lutheran Church in the 90s.

The only thing Jenny loved more than music was her family, she was a doting Aunt to Matthew and David Anthony. She loved OSU Football parties, family gatherings, coffee and the Anthony dogs! She is already dearly missed.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and again on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 1:00 pm until time of memorial service at 2:00 pm, at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Father Philip College officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, Contributions can be made to All Shepherds Lutheran Church, 6580 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035, or Canine Companions for Independence, 4989 Ohio 37, Delaware, Ohio 43015.

Until we meet again Jenny, sing with the Angels! We love you.
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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Newcomer - Southwest Chapel

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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Memorial Service

Friday, August 21, 2020

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Newcomer - Southwest Chapel

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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