Jennifer Marie O’Connor

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Mrs. Jennifer Marie O’Connor, 45, died Monday, August 31, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North-Mississippi. The funeral service will be Friday, September 4, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Visitation for Jennifer will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. in West Hall of Waller Funeral Home and again Friday, September 4, 2020 prior to the funeral service beginning at 1:00 P.M.

Born in Memphis, TN, Jennifer was devoted to her family. She adored and cherished her daughters, whom she was a very involved presence in their lives. Jennifer was very passionate about watching her daughters participate in soccer and was eager to attend their games. Even while she battled cancer, she cheered from the sidelines. She was known for her big personality and spunky attitude. Friends of her daughters enjoyed coming to her for advice as she was their sounding board, a great listener, and was never afraid to speak her mind.

Survivors include her husband, Norman O’Connor; two daughters, Bailey Madison O’Connor of Oxford, MS and Morgan Leigh “Mo” O’Connor of Oxford, MS; father, Christopher Wall of Memphis, TN;  mother, Cathy Kinsley and step-father, Robert of Bartlett, TN; mother-in-law, Alice Bethay; sister, Jamie Leigh Shields and husband, John of Arlington, TN; great-grandmother, Tommie Lou King of Bartlett, TN; two nephews, Dawson Kade Shaver and Tallen Grey Shaver; and many aunts and uncles, and cousins.

Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Jennifer’s memory may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 or via their website at https://gifts.mdanderson.org.

*In accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Mississippi, social distancing guidelines will be followed and face coverings should be worn. If you or someone living with you is experiencing fever, cough or other symptoms related to COVID 19, have tested positive for COVID 19 or are awaiting test results for COVID 19, we kindly ask that you do not attend.*