Jennifer Elaine Lemin

She was born on August 30, 1981 to Steven and Janet Elaine Brown in Fort Worth, Texas. Musical from the start, she began playing the cello in fifth grade, and eventually dedicated her life to emphasizing the importance of music and the arts in North Texas. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1999 with Honors. While pursuing a degree in Music Education at the University of Texas at Arlington, she met her husband Don Lemin. They married in 2002, and she graduated with a Bachelor of Music Cum Laude in 2004.

Jennifer began her teaching career in Grand Prairie ISD at Reagan Middle School, before moving to the Arlington ISD where she taught at Little Elementary School and Martin High School. Jennifer’s love for music and her students poured from her, so stepping away from teaching when her disease got too difficult was one of her hardest decisions. However, her cancer could not diminish her ambition, and she began her Masters of Music in Instrumental Conducting at Southern Methodist University in 2015. She balanced her treatments with classes, all while remaining heavily involved in Arlington Youth Symphony. Whether she was rooting on the Cowboys, Rangers, or attending AYS and DSO concerts, Jennifer was happiest supporting the things she cared about in the company of those she loved.

With all her strength and passion for life, she never let her disease hold her back. She continued to traveling to new places and trying new food with her husband (who adored her and cherished their life together) and family, as well as spending precious time with her beloved niece, Charlotte.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Elaine Brown, and her grandfather, Bascomb (Pete) Morris. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Don Lemin; her grandmother, Billie Morris; father, Steven Brown; sisters, Leslie LaChance and husband Jody, and Stephanie Gibbs and husband Kieron; two dear stepsons, Nick Lemin and wife Heather, Nathan Lemin; two nieces and one special nephew: Charlotte, Ethan, and Emma. Jennifer was gifted, compassionate, and fierce, with a smile that could light up an auditorium, and we will always remember her sparkle.

A memorial service will be held on April 8th at 1:00 p.m. at Fielder Road Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to:

The Jennifer Lemin Memorial Fund

P.O. Box 14580

Arlington, TX 76094