Jennifer Lynn Thompson, age 38 of Warrenton, VA died on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father Gerald Lee Sonnenberg and her grandparents James Paul Schwartz, Sr., Gerald George Sonnenberg and Elizabeth F. Sonnenberg. She is survived by her mother and stepfather Maggie and Mike Garvey; her grandparents Dorothy and Bob Thomson and her step grandparents Rose Garvey and Charles E. Garvey. A memorial service will be held at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that donations be made to Inova Health System Foundation, 8110 Gatehouse Road 200E, Falls Church, VA 22042 and check Memo #301-Dr. Waziri’s Brain Cancer Research Fund or visit https://foundation.inova.org/thompsonmemorial
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Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
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