Birth date: Mar 9, 1984 Death date: Aug 4, 2023
Jennifer Lane Schlaudt, age 39, of Round Hill, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 4 of natural causes. She was born March 9, 1984, to Robin and Sherry Schlaudt in Fort Worth, Texas. As the eldest, Jennifer faithfully served a Read Obituary
Jennifer and I were “birthday twins,” born on the same day, less than three hours apart. I still treasure the memory of a joint birthday party that our college friends threw for the two of us in 2006. Even then, in her early twenties, she struck me as unusually wise, stable, and faithful.
Over the years, when I traveled back to northern Virginia, Jennifer and I would meet up for a long walk or a bowl of ice cream and conversation. We talked about her work with the literature summer camp at PHC, or the challenges and struggles each of us were facing. Her thoughtfulness and joy were always evident, but above all, her steadfast commitment to the Lord Jesus. She was His servant, first and foremost.
I grieve at her untimely death, and I am praying for her family, fiancé, and others left behind. But I cannot be sad for her. Surely for Jennifer “the grave and gate of death” has opened onto a realm of joy with the One she loved and served so faithfully.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend your servant Jennifer, as to a loving and faithful Savior. May light perpetual shine upon her, and may she rise again in glory on the last great day.
I'm so thankful for Jennifer's life and influence. As a teacher at HSLDA Jennifer encouraged me, prayed for me and with me and was a shining example of Christ's love to students and faculty. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Her investment is paying dividends and will be felt for generations to come through her prayerful work here at HSLDA Academy. May the Lord of all comfort be with you, her dearest and closest family.
Jennifer was an amazing extraordinary person indeed. While her sudden passing shocked me, I am not at all shocked to hear the about the great impact she had in many people. I met her through HSLDA Online Academy and, while I worked remotely, I was able to perceive her professionalism, wisdom, respect, confidence, love, kindness, and more! We were just rejoicing with her about the news of her engagement! I thank God for the opportunity He gave me to meet and learn from her. I will miss her! More importantly, though, I rejoice to see the beautiful work God has done in and through her. To God be all Glory! My condolences and prayers are with you all. May our God of peace and comfort surround each one of you with His tender love.
In Christ,
Silvia Petit
Jennifer was a beautiful person, so bright intellectually and so bright full of Jesus's light, and so friendly and welcoming. She had this remarkable strength in her abilities to steer the big picture while being very attentive and attuned to the finer details including all the personal ones. She was special in always giving unrushed time to understand, to support, and to appreciate me. Her patience was steady, her leadership strong, and her walk with Jesus was evident. I was hoping to make it out to the east coast in the near future and visit folks at the Academy, especially those I have known from the beginning of my 6 years time at the Academy; Jennifer goes back the farthest with me. I'm sad I won't be able to see her in Virginia, but I am glad I will see her when that times comes before the Lord. I will miss her until then. She always be someone special I associate the love, support and dedication of HSLDA with. My prayers to her family, fiancé, and friends.
It's hard to find the right words to express the sorrow that fills my heart, Jennifer since you were taken from us so suddenly. The ache of your absence is profound, and it feels like our world has dimmed without your light.
You were a kindred spirit, kind-hearted, and a confidant source of endless joy. Your infectious laughter, your unwavering support, and the way you could light up a room with your presence are etched forever in our memory of you.
Though you may no longer be with us physically, your spirit lives on in the countless memories and laughter we shared.
The world feels a little emptier without you, my friend, but your legacy of kindness, love, and compassion will continue to inspire me and others.
I promise to carry your light forward, to spread the Godly love you brought into my life, and to remember you with a smile, even through tears.
Rest in peace, dear friend, until we meet again. Mandi Morgan
Luke 23:43 "And he said to him, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."
I worked with Jennifer for the past seven years as she grew into her various roles in HSLDA. I am saddened and shocked at the loss of such an incredible person. She was such a kind, sensible and immensely pious individual. One of those people that I think drew people closer to Christ just by being who she was. Another word that I think of when I think back to all my interactions with Jennifer is steady. She was such an even and unflappable person to go to with anything that came up and provided such calm and consistent support. The “star to every wandering bark” she helped to keep everyone headed the same direction and organized with clear expectations. She will be truly missed. I can still her her voice in my head as she joked in a meeting a few weeks back that she “knew everyone had a hard time with her last name so she was changing it”.. it took us all a few seconds to realize it was because she was going to be getting married! My heart and prayers go out to Jennifer’s family, friends and fiancé. I will be dedicating a mass to her on what was supposed to be her wedding day. God bless.
Andrea Hardy
