Jenelle Virginia Drake

My condolences to her family, I remember her as a young child. Her mom was my teacher in middle and I also babysit a few times for her and her sister.

There are too many memories and too much love contained in 20 years of friendship to choose a single moment in time to represent such a silly, beautiful, gentle, kind, and loving person. Jenelle was a broken human who made sure light shone through all the cracks to brighten the world despite her pain. No matter what she was going through, she made space for others, and it didn't matter if you were friend or stranger, Jenelle found a place in her heart for you. (But especially if you were an animal.) Jenelle made it her own personal journey to ensure no one felt left out or alone. She put generous effort into every relationship she had, even if sometimes it was hard for her to find the capacity in herself to give. We struggled together with mental health, and ultimately life just failed her. This bright, funny, friendly, and bubbly human being got so lost. I'll grasp on to every last moment I had with her, every laugh, every joke, each adventure, all the walks with Lola, raiding closets and sharing make-up, screaming songs in cars, trips to grocery stores, crying together, holding hands and hugging, and every time we called each other for support. I'll miss you with all my heart Jenelle, and I'm forever sorry. All my love and deepest sorrow to Chris, Dan, Lori, Melissa, and the kids. Brianna Fero (Scarpelli)

So sorry Dan and Lauri, sending hugs, even though it has been years, was so sad to see your daughters obit!! Susie Lynch

Our hearts go out to Jenelle's family and friends. Her sense of humor will be greatly missed. In life we laugh a lot and cry a lot. Today, there are only tears. Hopefully in time the tears will be replaced with laughter. Jenelle wouldn't have it any other way. Mark Serchen & Sue Coggon

Lori and Dan I am so sorry for your loss. This picture is one of my favorite memories of Janelle and the guy and girls from Saint John on one of our snow retreats when we combined youth groups. We will be praying for you guys!