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Jennifer Cooler Edelen, age 47, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on April 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 28, 1973 to Gloria Chabot and the late Gary Cooler. Jennifer spent most of her life residing in Jacksonville. After graduating from Nathan B. Forrest High School, she attended college to pursue a career in the medical field. Jennifer worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years as she loved helping others. She was most passionate about cooking and worked for Waffle House in Lake City and Jacksonville for 17 years as a Cook and Manager. Later in life, Jennifer earned her Medical Assisting Certificate as she had planned to get back into the medical field. She was currently working at Andy’s Sandwich Shop in Jacksonville where she served the past couple years. Jennifer was known for her love of poetry, writing poems, collecting butterflies, and her love of the color purple. Most of all, Jennifer loved her family especially her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; and sister, Katherine George. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Gloria George of Jacksonville, FL; children, Erica (William) Quiett of Jacksonville, FL, Hunter Edelen and Madison Edelen both of Lake City, FL, and Destiny Blackmon of Jacksonville, FL; step-daughter, Christina O’Brien of Jacksonville, FL; step-mother, Miki Cooler of Pensacola, FL; step-father, David George of Middleburg, FL; sisters, Christine (Adam Bloxham) Cooler and Tammy Cooler both of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Aiden Quiett, Paisley Quiett, Easton Quiett, and Robert O’Brien; along with many extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Jennifer’s Life will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services Chaffee Chapel. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, FL. The family will receive friends on Monday, an hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ferreira Funeral Services, 1320 Chaffee Road South, Jacksonville, FL, 32221, 904-378-7777.

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Jennifer Cooler Edelen

April 28, 1973 - April 11, 2021