Jennifer Anne Hungate, age 36, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Richmond, TX. Jennifer was born on July 2, 1987, in Houston, Texas, to Michael and Cynthia Hungate. She attended Katy ISD schools and graduated with honors from Cinco Ranch High School in May 2005. Jennifer played club soccer from elementary school through high school with the Katy Strikers and Challenge. Jennifer attended the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, where she played soccer for the Ragin’ Cajuns and made Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll. Graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, she worked most of her career at David Weekley Homes. Jennifer started at DWH by developing marketing materials, which helped customers visualize their future homes. Her eye for detail contributed to her selection to spearhead a project that streamlined the extraction of estimates from floor plans, assisting the purchasing team in increasing efficiency. Working in this capacity, Jennifer collaborated with colleagues in the US and India and was well-regarded by her team.
She was a devoted mother to her son, Ryder, who is following in her footsteps with his kindness towards others and his willingness to help others, his loving heart, and his big, beautiful smile. Jennifer and Ryder had a very special bond. Her smile and laugh were so contagious.
Jennifer spent her last day doing what she loved, shopping at the Nutcracker Market.
Jennifer is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her mother, father, son and brother, Michael Hungate, his wife Holly, and their son Harrison. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends and colleagues.
Jennifer loved traveling, fishing, boating, reading, and volunteering at the Houston Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity. Growing up in a sports-oriented family Jennifer enjoyed attending Astros, Texans, and Dynamo games. Most of all Jennifer loved watching Ryder play soccer and baseball.
A visitation for Jennifer will be held Monday, November 27, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Texas 77494. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM, 23350 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Texas 77494 followed by a reception from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Jenn Hungate Go Fund Me or a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.katyfh.com for the Hungate family.
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