Ms. Jennifer Christine Gore

January 31, 1968 - February 2, 2021

Jennifer Christine Gore, 53, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2021. Jennifer was born on January 31, 1968 to Jim “PooPaw” Bruder and Jann “Grammy” Stricklin in Bellflower, CA. After graduating from Cove High School in 1986, she won the title of Miss Polk County then went on to study Nursing (LPN) at Rich Mountain Community College. Upon graduation, she enjoyed a long career in nursing, primarily at Mena Regional Health System. However, her favorite titles were Mom and Gigi. She took great pride in spoiling her children and grandchildren. She was a loving, God fearing woman, and was always quick with a hug and a smile. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Joyce Harp. She is survived by her parents, Jim “PooPaw” Bruder of Austin, TX, Jann Stricklin of Conway, AR, her aunt, Joyce E. Harp of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Bill and Ann Hughes of Mena, AR; her children Josh and Vina Goodner of Conway, AR, Zack and Makaila Goodner of Hot Springs, AR, and Abbi Goodner and Charles “Shug” Vaughn of Fayetteville, AR; her grandchildren Raylinn and Josiah Goodner, Rhett and Rylee Goodner, and Jayda Vaughn; siblings Christopher and Amy Bruder of Austin, TX, Todd and Courtney Bruder of Pflugerville, TX, Matthew Bruder of Austin, TX, and Jeff Bruder and Kelly Twichel of San Diego, CA; along with a host of other treasured nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be a celebration of life service on February 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, AR. In lieu of flowers, an account has been created at First Financial Bank to assist with funeral expenses.