Jennifer Ann Sorrow
Age 48, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1978, in Lansing, MI.
Jennifer enjoyed cooking, baking, going to concerts, playing Super Mario Brothers, doing art and crafts, and getting her nails done with her friends. But most of all, she loved being with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Ken W. Sorrow, Sr.; children, Makenzee Sorrow and Ken W. Sorrow, Jr.; aunt, Sarah; brother-in-law, Jordan Sorrow; sister-in-law, April Sorrow; nieces and nephews, Nitsa Sorrow, Tiffany Tartamello, Autumn McDaniel, and Paul McDaniel; and special friends; Tammy (Marcus) McDaniel, Jennifer (Dean) Dennis, Do Johnson, Reba VanHouten, Taylor (Tyler) Mcintyer, Jackie Scott, Tina Nelson, Mike Landon, Donia Collier, Amanda and Edrese Johnson, Tammie Martenies-Hart and Karen May.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James O. and Nancy (Hillard) Kirchen; cousin, Robin Sova, and friend, Paul McDaniel.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
10 Messages to “Jennifer Ann Sorrow”
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Jennifer Dennis
May 12, 2026 at 4:08 pmI miss you so much. Today is one of those days that I would have called you and told you all about it. You are my best friend/sis.
Tammy McDaniel
May 12, 2026 at 4:24 pmJennifer I will truly miss you sis. You meant the world to me and I will cherish all our memories we had. You were taken away to soon we had so much more to see and do sis. I love you!! Until we meet again rest easy….
Jenifer Perez
May 12, 2026 at 4:51 pmI miss you!!!!
Tina Nelson
May 12, 2026 at 6:01 pmI miss u Jennifer more then words can say.U were taken way to soon and u r my friend/sister, Please say Hi to my parents and yours plus daddy Dave. It’s hard everytime I wanna call u and I remember I can’t anymore.
Makenzee Sorrow
May 13, 2026 at 9:40 amI miss you mom i’m taking good care of dad and my brother and our fur babies it’s hard with you not being here and we are going to get through it together love you mom
Tiffany tartamello
May 13, 2026 at 9:41 amI love you aunt jen I miss you so much & I am going to miss your advice you gave me
Tammy McDaniel
May 13, 2026 at 10:13 amYou will get through it babygirl. Because you have family that is here for you guys that love you dearly.
Tammy McDaniel
May 13, 2026 at 10:15 amYes Tiffany continue to listen to her advice. Your Aunt Jen loved and worried and cared about you so much my dear daughter
April
May 13, 2026 at 4:59 pmCan’t believe your gone. Yea we had our differences but you was my sis and am going miss you.
DONIA Collier
May 16, 2026 at 1:31 pmI am so very grateful for our friendship Jen! I keep thinking back to our last conversations & I miss you…..I will forever miss your energy your kindness your stories & your Love for life, music, food, beautiful moments, kind gestures, and your friends and family.
The ways you showered us all with love & acceptance, the way you loved & cared for your babies, the pride you always had in everything they did & every accomplishment they had, your selfless support, & the faith & love you had in & showed for your husband, the friendship you 2 shared was Beautiful & rare you 2 were Blessed with one another.
When your heart issues were discovered, You shared with me that your goal in this life was to make sure that your babies made it!! Through all the struggles that y’all went thru w the education system, you stayed diligent, strong, supportive, you put in the time, you Never gave up or gave in & YOU DID IT, Jen!! You succeeded!! I celebrate you Momma Bear??
I was Blessed with your friendship & I will forever miss you….Rest Easy & be sure to visit often.