Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mrs. Jennifer Mahon

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mrs. Jennifer Mahon. Final arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 404-373-3191. Celebration of Life will be Thursday, December 24, 2020 1:00 pm at Grissom-Clark Eastlake Chapel. Viewing will be Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 11:00am until the hour of service.

Jennifer Ruth Allyson Mahon ( nee Phillip), was born on October 30 1949 at Port-of- Spain General Hospital, on the island of Trinidad, West Indies to Lucille (nee Williams) and John Phillip (deceased). She is predeceased by her parents, brother Tony, maternal and paternal grandparents. Having come from an Indo/African family, Jennifer was blessed with a large extended family consisting of multiple races- African, Indian, dougla (mixed Indian/African), light skinned (Lynette), lol. Our great grandparents (Indian) came from the hills of Calcutta (Mom) and our grandparents from St. Vincent (Dad). Jennifer grew up in St. James at the family house surrounded by her grandmother Eris in the front, with our house in the back and our cousins on one side and across the street. Growing up, Jennifer was a quiet child, so much that my father used to say to her –“why don’t you join the nunnery, you so quiet”. Daddy called Jennifer Ms. Primp and Proper, always reserved, never one to go outside and play with her siblings and cousins out in the yard. Jennifer preferred to sit and sew, play with her dolls and do more domestically minded things. Jennifer attended St. James Secondary School from 1962 to 1966 where she was known as- “a responsible, trustworthy, eager to learn, polite, loyal, persevering, and had a sense of initiative.” Jennifer was a Girl Scout and represented the school creditably in netball. Jennifer migrated with Mom to New York in 1969/70 along with Tony after Mom had divorced. She settled in New York and began crafting her new life, she attended Pace University with a focus on Accounting/Bookkeeping, and she got married in 1974 to Winfield Mahon and had two daughters Natalie and Nicole who was her beginning and end of every day. Jennifer eventually separated and moved to Atlanta and again began a new journey, in a new state, a new city not at all like Brooklyn, New York, much quieter. She began focusing her energies on establishing a life for the girls after her divorce in 1980. Jennifer worked at Z93 FM during the 80’s and brought home stacks of records that were no longer played or didn’t make the playlist, to this day those 45s,LPs are still in the house and she played them up to her hospitalization. She joined Hillside International Truth Center as a bookkeeper with the kids spending many long hours and days in the church as she worked. She continued her education at DeKalb Technical College in Accounting eventually leaving Hillside and going to work for DeKalb County where she retired in December 2013. Jennifer loved gardening and working around the house, she never missed a moment to go to Lowe’s to do some repairs in the house or in the yard or garden. Jennifer spent many years away from Trinidad but was able to recapture the Trini life when she started going back home frequently after retirement, she became a true Trini again. Enjoying Carnival and SOCA music and all the fruits and foods that was available to her. Her plans for 2020 was to be in Trinidad for Carnival but due to illness that had to change, then came Covid and she could not get back. The plan was for her to get back home for 2021 so she could enjoy the warm sun again but alas it was not to be. Jennifer leaves to cherish her memory Natalie and Nicole (her daughters); Taylor (her beloved granddaughter); sisters, Janet and Avril; brothers, Ansil and Andy; uncle, Michael; aunts, Lynette and Ann; brother in law, Louis; sister in law, Gwen, Carlene and Lextra; nieces Gabrielle, Michelle and LaToya; nephews, Cedric, Rayshaun, Nicholas, Mikael, Mitchel; many great nieces and great nephews, many cousins and many friends.

Guest Book

Keosha family is lond got heart players heaven for Keosha

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Natalie, Nicole, granddaughter, and all extended family and friends. I knew Jennifer and the girl at Hillside International. We remember her as quite and dedicated to the girls and her job and membership at Hillside. We will always cherish her memory as a loving individual. We pray that you are comforted by your memories. Samuel and Shirley Wilson, Atlanta.

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Rest In Peace Mom. I love you so very much ❤️ Nikki

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Nicole and I are so grateful that God chose you to be our mother! Thank you God for our amazingly sweet, humble, hard working, and giving mother! Thank you mom for your everlasting love and sacrifice to help us become the women we are today! God picked a beautiful flower to add to his garden!

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My condolences to you and your family! May God bless you during this time of sorrow. Peace be with you. Love, Ms. Buster

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My condolences to Ms. Mahon and family. I will continue to pray for your strength during this difficult time. I'm here if you need anything. Love, Mrs. Riley

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Love and prayers to the family, although not blood Mrs.Mahon was like a grandmother to me. I appreciate the phone calls and conversations we shared over the years. The appearances at all my sporting events. To her it was her showing her support, but to me it meant so much more. I will most definitely miss her words of wisdom; but most of all, her smile. May she rest in paradise.

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To a awesome cousin rest in peace you have done your best . Sean

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It is with a heavy hurt that I share my condolences and healing prays and comforting hugs to Natalie Nicole and Taylor, close family and friends of Ms. Jennifer Mahon. Her life live on through her wonder daughters and granddaughter. One of the most memorable memories I can share is when Nikki was installing a toilet in her house and I was so impressed, I asked her where did she learn how to do that she said my mom taught me. I looked at her mom with New and great admiration of what she taught her daughters. Rest In Heaven Ms. Jennifer. Carl, Tyrek, Jahi and Carter. Also my entire family as well.

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It difficult to know where to begin. Ms. Jennifer was such an amazing person. The examples where her daughters and close family and friends she surrounded herself with.words fail to express my sorrow for your loss. I pray Natalie, Nicole and Taylor. Feel the love that being shown all around the world to them. I sending healing prays and comfort and hugs your way.

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May the Angels take you to Paradise my friend/ family RIEP. Sincere condolences to the Phillip family.FM6JS72

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Natalie, my condolences to you and your family. You are in my daily thoughts as I pray that God brings you peace and comfort. Love you, Marsha Combre

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Ms. Jennifer was a wonderful friend & a great person to work with at DeKalb County Fleet Management. I will always remember the laughter & many words of wisdom we shared. My prayers to the family for strength, peace, & comfort as you face each new day. Vernetha Halls

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Miss Jennifer was a great co worker and a wonderful friend. She was always helpful and sweet. I missed her when she retired and I will miss her even more now. Robert Gordon.

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Rest In Paradise.

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God looked around his garden, And found an empty place. He then looked down upon earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest; God's garden must be beautiful- He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain; He knew you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you. The day God called you home. I'll always remember my Trini Sister. Natalie, Nikki, and Taylor I'm praying for the family. Jennifer was a gently giant with a big heart. Love and Light Always, Shondra

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May your memories of your mom offer comfort to you and your family. My condolences to you and your family..Love you Q(Quawana)

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NIK...I know this is a difficult time for you and your family, I wish I had words or something to make it easier. My deepest condolences goes out to you. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Love you sis! Cousin Keisha Rousey (Jynan)

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Family, praying for your strength during this never-easy task. I'll forever remember Jennifer as being an humble, determined, hard-working, fearless woman who loved her family. Just know that God will wipe every tear because He loves you. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Peace, love & blessings.

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May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of her soul to Heaven.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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