Jennifer Canfield Austin
Jennifer Canfield Austin, 41, of Hernando, Fla., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Oct. 20, 2016.
Jennifer was born Feb. 10, 1975, in Marietta, Ohio, to Clifford and Rebecca “Becky” (Harris) Canfield. She was a resident of Marietta until 1983, when they relocated to Florida. A Christian by faith, Jennifer attended services at the New Church Without Walls. She had been employed as a corrections officer for both the State of Florida and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In her spare time, Jennifer loved being outdoors in the sun, going to the beach and spending time with her many friends. Jennifer was a wonderful mother who adored her two sons. They were her first and foremost priority. She also loved spending time with her two beautiful grandchildren and was known as their NaNa.
Those left to mourn Jennifer’s passing and cherish her precious memory are her sons, James Austin Jr. and Tyler Hopkins, both of Hernando; her mother, Becky Duarte and her husband, Frank, of Hernando; her father, Clifford R. Canfield and his wife, Carolyn, of Marietta; her brothers, Nathan Canfield of Marietta and Matthew Peters of Inverness, Fla.; and grandchildren, Porter and Aziana Hopkins.
A celebration of life memorial service is planned for 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Hernando.