Jeanette Church, 83, joined her husband, Gilbert Randolph Church, in the arms of their Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

She was a native of Newport News, Virginia and a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. Jeanette was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known to many as "Jenny," a woman strongly devoted to faith and family. Her generous spirit shined in many ways and she often used her talents to help others. Jenny hosted children in her home many summers through the American Belarussian Relief Organization, offering respite to young victims of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. She also used her knitting and sewing skills and hand-made smocked dresses for babies that died prematurely. She loved hosting friends and family, pool parties and decorating for Christmas.

Jenny grew up in Newport News, Virginia and graduated from Warwick High School, where she met and married, "Randolph," her high school sweetheart. The devoted couple built a successful Amway business, achieving the Emerald level. They traveled the globe speaking and inspiring others to reach their full potential.

Jenny was the daughter of the late Odell Cecil and the late Ransome L. Cecil.

Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Michael Church (Lucy), Mark Church (Lisa), and Dale Church; along with three grandchildren, Lauren Church, Erica Church, Rachel Church; and two great-grandchildren, Colby Loza and Caleb Church. She was also known as Grandma to Danik Herashchanka and Yana Sleigher.  She is also survived by her sister Jane Leffel and her husband Marvin.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, April 11th at 12:00 p.m. at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 am until the service begins. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Arrangements are under the care of W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601.