Capay District resident Jennie Sullivan died peacefully at a Red Bluff hospital on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born to Pope and Pearl Adams on February 18, 1933.
She grew up on a farm in Kamiah, Idaho, where she developed the strong work ethic that would guide her throughout her life.
In 1967, she married Leland Sullivan, and together they built a life on the Sullivan ranch in Capay near Orland. Their partnership was marked by faith, hard work, and dedication to family until Leland’s death.
A woman of deep Christian faith, Jennie devoted many years to Awana Clubs, guiding and mentoring countless youth in her community. Her garden was her sanctuary, where she lovingly tended to a variety of vegetables and fruits, sharing her harvest and knowledge with neighbors and friends alike.
Those who knew her will remember her for her unwavering love of Jesus, her remarkable work ethic without complaint, and her ability to make everyone feel like family. She never met a stranger, greeting everyone with genuine warmth and interest.
To many in the Capay community, she was not only a friend but a mother figure who offered guidance, support, and unconditional love. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her and in the community she so lovingly served throughout her life.
She is survived by her children, Susan (Bob) Hammond, Ken (Rebekah) Sullivan, and David (Dina) Sullivan. She was the devoted grandmother to Ken and Rebekah’s children: Gracie, Ruthie, and Eli.
Besides her husband, Leland Sullivan, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Betty, Bill, Bob, John, and Miriam.
A memorial service celebrating Jennie’s life is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the Friends Church in Capay, 25490 Moller Avenue, Orland, followed by a pie and ice cream social. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friends Church in memory of Jennie.
A separate burial service is planned for a separate day for close friends and family.
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