Jenny passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with renal disease and its many complications.

Born on June 8, 1981, in Baytown, Texas, Jenny spent her childhood in Hardin, Texas, where she graduated from Hardin High School in 1999. After graduation, she returned to Baytown, where she remained until her passing.

From a young age, Jenny embraced life with curiosity and passion. She was active in 4-H and FFA and proudly played in the Hardin High School band. She had a deep and abiding love for animals and could never resist rescuing any creature in need. Cats and horses held a special place in her heart. Jenny was a true free spirit — never one to conform to others’ expectations. An artist at heart, she loved to draw, paint, write, and continually redecorate or create something new. She was fascinated by unsolved mysteries and once dreamed of becoming either a veterinarian or a forensic investigator. Halloween was her favorite holiday, and she longed to one day travel to Australia.

Family meant everything to Jenny. She treasured time spent with her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Yet above all else, she was most proud of her children.

At a young age, Jenny was told that medical complications would likely prevent her from ever conceiving. When she learned she was pregnant with her first child, Jayden Brooke, she was overjoyed. Though concerns were raised about the strain pregnancy might place on her health, Jenny’s faith never wavered. She believed wholeheartedly that this child was a miracle from God — and she was right. She welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby girl who not only shares her mother’s features, but also her creativity, fire, and determination.

Two and a half years later, Jenny brought her son, Jake Isaac, into the world. This pregnancy came with serious complications, including a return to renal failure. Doctors strongly advised terminating the pregnancy due to the risk to her life. But Jenny’s steadfast determination prevailed. She refused to give up on her baby boy. For three months she remained on bed rest, undergoing daily dialysis to sustain him. Though he arrived very early and very tiny, she delivered a healthy baby boy. Jake carries his mother’s compassion, sensitivity, and deep love for animals.

While still being treated for renal failure and recovering from a C-section at St. Luke’s, Jenny insisted nurses wheel her to Texas Children’s Hospital each day, for as long as she was able, simply to be by her son’s side.

Her children were her entire world. Anyone who entered her home or office could see that instantly — the walls covered in photographs, memorabilia, and proud displays of their accomplishments. She took immense pride in the young adults they were becoming.

Saved and baptized as a child, Jenny relied heavily on her faith throughout her life. Though our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a bright and loving soul, we find comfort in knowing she is finally free from the illness that burdened her for so long. She is now happy, healthy, and whole — reunited in Heaven with her grandparents and her beloved dog, Polly — resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus.

Jenny is survived by her cherished children, Jayden Brooke Forsyth and Jake Isaac Forsyth; her parents, Lawrence Olen Bush and Brenda (Fregia) Whitmire; grandmother, Susie Bush; stepmothers, Nelda (JoJo) Bush and Lisa Wilburn; siblings, Joshua Bush, Kenneth Bush, Kayla DeDear, and Kami Lowe; cousins whom she loved like sisters, Jennilea Chase and Stephanie Bush; aunts and uncles, Theda Moore, Cyndi and David Herrington, Rhonda Shivers, Mike and Brenda Bush, Steven and Kim Bush, Keith and Tina Bush, Susan English, Helen Bush-Vanya, and Natalie Bush; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cyntha and Chester Fregia, Johnnie Bush, and Joy and Weldon Fregia; and by her uncles, Willis Moore, Ronnie Fregia, and Rodney Bush.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jake Forsyth, Joshua Bush, Kenneth Bush, Keith Bush, Steven Bush, Mike Bush, Scott Moore, and Mike Sims.

Our Jenny was a fighter. She was a miracle. She was ours. And we will love her forever.

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