On September 3, 2019, Jennifer Lynn Scovern, born April 28, 1971 and raised in New Orleans, passed away. Devoted daughter of Bernadina Scovern and the late John Scovern. Loving mother of Kirsten Stinnett. Soulful sister to Mark, Susanne and Kimberly. Dear friend and companion of Peter Mottram. Former wife and co-parent with Christopher Stinnett. Former wife and sometimes friend of Christian Lees. She will be remembered and celebrated by the many. A fan of all music from Irma Thomas to Depeche Mode and VNV Nation, as well as Broadway musicals the soundtracks of which Jennifer would play nonstop, singing at the top of her lungs. She mastered the lyrics to Phantom of the Opera and Passing Strange until a family member momentarily lost those two CDs in a shelving mishap. Jennifer loved long walks in nature where she collected rocks, shells, flowers and photographs. She loved the Nature Walk in Lafitte and was the first to spot an alligator and not run, then hold her ground and stare. She loved to fish and crab in Lafitte and Grand Isle but would never touch the fish or crab she caught which left family members in a scramble to capture her joyful bounty unless Jennifer, as impromptu ichthyologist, decided it was “pregnant” which sometimes took a few minutes, and then we were commanded to “gently throw it back in…gently.” Jennifer loved the New Orleans Saints, not because she understood football (she didn’t know a third down from a touchdown) but simply because she liked the colors Black and Gold together, she liked the Fleur de Lys, and she liked when everyone wore the same colors on the same day, and so she did too. Jennifer had a deep kindness for all furry friends and spent her time rescuing kittens and cats from roadways, bayous and in her neighborhood. She would nurse the very sick with patience and love, she would endlessly cuddle them back to life-she would never let her feline rescues leave her side until she found just the right home for them which sometimes involved lengthy strategy talks with family members who, in her mind, were well-positioned to take another.Throughout all the beauty and goodness of her life, Jennifer courageously struggled with mental health issues- her superb therapist Tammy worked tirelessly to relieve Jennifer from her dark places and gave her the self-confidence and strength to carry on amongst us. For each fascinating, fun more day we had with Jennifer, my family and this world is deeply blessed, and truly grateful to have shared in the wonderment and magnificence of Jennifer. Private family services will be held September 10, 2019 on Pirates Alley, followed by interment at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Big Easy Petshop and Rescue, 513 Dumaine St., New Orleans Louisiana 70116. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
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