Jennifer Leighanne

Gater

On Friday, June 13, 2025, Jennifer Leighanne Gater died in Oxford, MS at her residence at the age of 51.

Jennifer was born on October 27, 1973, in Water Valley, MS. She graduated from Lafayette High School and went on to attend Northwest Community College.

Jennifer married James Gater: they welcomed James Allen on January 26, 2004, and Marcus Glen on January 11, 2006. She will be remembered for her love of music, jewelry, and playing cards, as well as her joy in shopping online and spending time with her friends and pets. She enjoyed a good strawberry daiquiri, cheering on her son in the boxing ring and never missed a chance to enjoy a cookout surrounded by loved ones.

Jennifer, is survived by her mother Linda Aron of Oxford, MS, her children James Allen and Marcus Glen, and siblings Tahnya Aron and Angie Turner of Oxford, MS.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Gater and father Jimmy Aron.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.