Christina (Nena) Leann Edmunds
On February 8, 2009 Nena Edmunds lost her life in a vehicle accident.
Nena was born on Father's Day, June 18, 1989 in Berkeley, CA to Shelli Omo and Tony Edmunds. She moved to Montana with her parents and older brother Aaron Edmunds, when she was nine months old. She moved to Laurel in 1992 with her mom, brother, step-dad, Mike Harper, and sister, Tana Harper. In 1994 her baby sister, Mykel Harper was added to the family. While attending Laurel Middle School, her family expanded to include her mom's fiancé, Brian Albert and new brothers, Cody and Caleb Albert, and her brother from another mother, Stuart Dollarhide. In 1999 her father, Tony, added brother Nick Edmunds to her list of siblings.
Nena graduated from Laurel High School in 2007 where she was Senior Class President and Head Cheerleader. She was very involved at school with cheerleading, choir, sewing, Adopt-a-Grandparent, and the Stand Program. Nena took dance and cheerleading for 11 years and won several competitions in both.
After graduating from LHS she attended MSU in Bozeman where she tried out and made the Bobcat cheerleading squad. During that year, Nena and fiancé, Jesse Jackson, found out there would be a new addition to the family. Nena left Bozeman and returned to Laurel to have her baby. On August 12, 2008, Nena gave birth to their son, Dallas Oakley Jackson.
Nena was a creative, loving, and amazing young woman who positively affected everyone around her. She loved snowboarding, sewing, dancing, reading, playing Guitar Hero, and Singing Star with her brothers and sisters. One of her favorite things to do was travel. She visited Boston, New York, Phoenix, Hawaii, Jamaica, and Australia. She traveled the most to see her dad, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family in California.
Nena is survived by her family mentioned above and also her great-grandma, Orva Hatzell; grandparents, Josephine Edmunds, Molly Omo, Dale and Loretta McDonald, and Jean Harper; Uncles, Roy Omo and David, Joe, Marty, and John Edmunds; Aunts, Katy and Julie Omo, Ann, Mary, Theresa, Maggie, and Joan Edmunds, Rose Bowman and Brandy McDonald; Nephew, Michael Dailey, numerous cousins in California and LeAnn Omo.
Nena was preceded in death by her grandparents; Glenda and Ron Omo and David Edmunds.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 13th, at New Life Church. A reception will follow downstairs. The church is located at 3950 Temple Place, 3 3/4 of a mile south of King Ave. on Shiloh Rd.
Remembrances
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Nena will be missed greatly. I so enjoyed having her in class as well as when she would come to the house to visit me or just call on the phone with news. She was truly a delight to be around.
Anything that I can do, please call. I have pictures in my class room I would like you to have when you are ready. Just let me know.
Fondly,
Diane Hooker
M
ike,We are all thinking about you and are keeping you and your entire family in our prayers. During this difficult time, remember to lean on your friends. Mike, you always talk so highly of all your children and grandchildren. We know your heart is broken and will take time to mend. Nena will always hold a special place in your heart. Just take your time coming back to work and take care of yourself. We will all be here for you when you return.
Power Fuels Drivers, Office Staff and Dispatchers in Tioga
Jesse, We didn't know Nena at all, but you are our friend and our hearts hurt for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Dallas, and Nena's entire family. Love, Brad & Amy Nelson
I remember your dear little Nena from went I worked at the Gingerbread House Daycare in the Heights when she was just a little peanut. She always had a smile on her face and it got even bigger when she would see big brother Aaron. Oh how she loved her big brother! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Jan Hefner
I remember the times that Nena and Mykel would came over and play house and babies with me. I will always remember the good times. She will be in my heart forever.I will be praying for you Mykel as you recover and for the family in this difficult times. And I will miss her very much.
God Bless,
Kylee Summers
Jesse, We are all so sorry for your loss. Although we never met Nena, we knew how much you loved her. Hold on to the memories and Know that we are always here if you need anything. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Our sincere condolences to you and to Nenas entire family.
Gary, Bonnie,
Scott and J.D. Remmick
BRIAN AND SHELLI- WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR SORROW FOR YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME. YOUR IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS. WE'RE ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY IF YOU NEED US. LOVE U BOTH, VIC AND SALLY
Shelli, Brian, Mykl, and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and pain. You must have been so proud of Nena, Shelli. It sounds like she was a fun teenager to raise. One of my co-workers worked with her here in Laurel at Pizza Hut (?) and has shared some Nena stories with me. She will live on in your life through little Dallas. God Bless all of you. You have had many crosses to bear of recent.
Our love and prayers to all of you.
Don and Coral Creek
Shelli, Brian and family sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers. It is hard to come up with the right words, enjoy and remember the happy memories of Nena.
Rob and Julie Schessler
Shelli, Mykel, and Jesse
Nena was the light of our lives. Just as she was yours. She loved you all the time, she always told me so. I have added her to passedsouls.com so she can be remembered always. We will miss our friend so much. Beth at build-A-Bear is hoping to have a raffle for Nena during our Prom show in March a benefit for Dallas as well. We all loved her as well, if you need anything you know where to find me.
Love
Megan and team at Deb in Rimrock Mall