Emma Jeannette Kaiser, the second oldest of the four children, was born on March 25, 1934 to Frank and Martha Jones. Jeannette is predeceased by her siblings, Frank Jones, Martha Williams, and William Jones. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She attended Annapolis High School and graduated in 1952.

Jeannette married the love of her life, Carl Kaiser, (deceased) on January 31, 1953. She will be forever missed and adored by her four children: Carl Kaiser, Jr. (Laura) of Severna Park, Maryland, Claire Diane Kaiser (deceased), Mary Lynn Gillespie (Joseph) of Marmora, NJ and Carole Jeannette D'Ascenzo (Michael) of Haddon Heights, NJ. She has nine grandchildren who called her "Mimi" : Kimberly Diane Kaiser (Ted Harre), Kathlyn Marie Catalano (Stephen), Kevin Carl Kaiser, Ryan Joseph Gillespie (Stephanie), Scott Timothy Gillespie (May), Thomas Carl Gillespie, Jena Diane Quinn (Stephen), Patrick Carl D'Ascenzo (Heather), and Claire Marie D'Ascenzo. She has eleven great grandchildren: Raelin Gillespie, Peyton Quinn, Vinny Catalano, Colton Gillespie, Hadley Quinn, Colette Catalano, Brody Gillespie, Avery Quinn, Rocco Catalano, Riley D'Ascenzo, and Brynley Gillespie.

As the cherished Matriarch of a large, close-knit family, Jeannette's life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her deep faith in God. Jeannette dedicated herself to a life of selfless service, always finding ways to care for and support her loved ones and she was always everyone's biggest cheerleader. Whether it was hosting large family gatherings, cooking elaborate meals, baking homemade pies and cakes, Jeannette radiated warmth, kindness and generosity that touched the lives of all who knew her. Her family and faith were always her highest priorities and she often showed her love for her family and friends through her cooking skills and tireless love. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious laugh.

Jeannette had active roles in her church and community, volunteering generously to St. Rose in Haddon Heights, NJ and the Paschal Senior Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Jeannette served on several committees including but not limited to the PTA, Visitors of Christ, Kitchen Crew and providing rides to those who needed medical care. She was a active member of St. John's Parish, Severna Park, Maryland and a member of the Ladies of the Holy Trinity Council.

Family and friends may visit on Monday July 15, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6pm-8pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A. 495 Richie Highway, MD 21146. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11am at Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 689 Ritchie Highway Severna Park, MD 21146. Interment at MD Veterans Cemetery Crownsville, MD to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jeannette's memory to the Epilepsy Foundation of America 3540 Robert S. Crain Hwy. Ste 675 Bowie, MD 20718