Jenifer Lynn Patterson Born in Lima, OH Departed on Feb. 26, 2006 and resided in Virginia Beach, VA. VIsitation: Wednesday Mar. 1, 2000 Service: Thursday Mar. 2, 2006 Jenifer Lynn Patterson, 32, of the 2400 block of Esplanade Dr., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Chesapeake, VA. Born in Lima, OH, Jenifer was a graduate of Kempsville High School participating in Cheer1eading and also ran Cross Country Track and Field. She had received her Associate's Degree of Arts from TCC. She had worked for Jules Undersea World in Key Largo, FL, worked as a Guide Diver in Bahia Honda State Park in Florida Keys, and she also worked for Dolphins Plus, where she worked with dolphins and menially challenged children. She was a member of PADI. Jenifer had a very generous and loving heart towards people and animals. She approached life with an innocence in a genuine good will towards all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, Larry L. and Gretta L. Patterson of Virginia Beach, VA; paternal grandmother, Evadna Burklo of Lima, OH; maternal grandmother, Joy Thorne of Oak Hill, WV; and several aunts and uncles. At the request of the family, family and friends are asked to send a card to Jenifer, 2424 Esplanade Dr., VIrginia Beach, VA 23456, expressing their feelings and goodbyes. Jenifer was very sentimental. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006, in First Landing Chapel, Fort Story, Virginia Beach by Rev. Charles H. Johnson. Those planning to attend the service at Fort Story must register with the funeraI home at 757-495-7727 before 7 a.m. Thursday. Memorial donations may be made in Jenifer's memory to Rock Lick Church, P.O. Box 309, Minden, WV 25879. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com- MERMAIDI, we love you, Jenifer.