Jennifer Lynn Crank May
1976—2024

Jennifer Lynn Crank May, 48, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in her home.

Born April 26, 1976, in Kermit, West Virginia, she was the daughter of James and Bonnie Crank and grew up in Kermit.

She loved and was loved by many. Jennifer was a first-generation college graduate from Morehead State University. She was a respected and determined educator who was always willing to help others and keep learning herself. She taught Social Studies and English at Russell Middle School in Russell for seven years and continued teaching in central Kentucky thereafter.

Jennifer was fearless about life and tried to make every person feel as special as the next. She was an amazing mother, supportive wife of 29 years, cherished sister and beloved daughter. She loved her children, Bobby and Natalie, and her husband, Jason, with everything in her. Her friends and family will never forget the sassy attitude and courage she had.

She is preceded in death by her niece, Victoria Stevens; mother, Bonnie Crank; brother-in-law, Luke Music; and sister-in-law, Leslie Music.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jason May; children, Bobby (Karoline) and Natalie May; father James Crank; sisters, Suzie (Daniel) Stevens, Melena (Luke) Hall and Christina (Anthony) Newsome; brother, Marty (Shawna) Crank; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Larry and Mary Ann May; and many nieces and nephews, including Sarah Stevens, Alex Hall, James Newsome, Renna Crank, Julianna Music, Jill Music and more.

Services were conducted Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Mullins Family Funeral Home in Warfield. Mullins Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.