Jen Tomlinson Schroeder
Born November 5, 1937, passed away at age 76 on Friday, March 7,
2014. Jen was married for 22 years to Wil Schroeder and was widowed in 1986.
She is survived by sons, Erich, his wife, Tina and son, Cary as well as
grandchildren, Chloe and Aaron. Jen was preceded in death by her brother Oren
(Tommy) Tomlinson. She was born and raised in Houston TX, graduating from Lamar
High School and the University of Texas. The family moved to
Knoxville, TN in 1980 with Tucker Steel. She was very active in politics,
numerous community non-profits, such as the Helen Ross McNabb Center, National
Alliance on Mental Illness, United Way, Meals on Wheels and others, as well as,
Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Jen loved to travel and took numerous trips
all over the world. In later years, her dear friend Dr. Carl Mathews
accompanied her on many of these. She was a devoted mother who always put her
boys before herself and clean carpet. Through numerous illnesses she exhibited
great toughness and determination, never wanting others to worry about her but
always tremendously appreciative of her church and friends who did so much for
her. Always there to lend an ear, offer a shoulder to cry on or for just a
great conversation that left you feeling better. She spent her life giving us
all the best she had, and now the best has come to her. A Celebration of Life
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Cokesbury United
Methodist Church at 9919 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN with a reception to
follow. In lieu of flowers, donations should go to Helen Ross McNabb Center,
201 W. Springdale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut
Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Schroeder family. www.clickfh.com
Published in Houston
Chronicle on Mar. 9, 2014
