Jennifer Ann (Teixeira) Rodriguez Jennifer Ann (Teixeira) Rodriguez , 51, of Brockton, Departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Born on May 5, 1960 in Brockton,where she was a life long resident, she was the daughter of Joseph Teixeira and his wife Sandra of Bourne and the late Lorraine (Almeida) Amado- Teixeira and her husband the late Raymond "Sonny" Amado. Jennifer attended Brockton public schools and was employed for many years as a Teacher at Brockton Day Nursery . She loved cooking, cleaning, assisting the elderly and being involved in her Church. Her children and grandchildren were the loves of her life. From her children, Dear Mom, thank you, we miss and will always Love you. " Sleep on Ma and get your rest for we all Loved you Dearly but GOD Loves you Best " Besides her father and stepmother, She leaves to cherish her memories four children, Leah, Melissa, Jeremy Teixeira all of Brockton and Joe Teixeira and his wife Melissa of Ipswich; she is also survived by twelve grandchildren, two sisters, Sonya Teixeira of Brockton and Rachel Searcy and her husband Carles of Ga and one brother, Anthony Teixeira and his wife Beverly of NH and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other family and friends. She will truly be missed by all. Funeral Information Calling hours in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 24 Pleasant St., Brockton on Tuesday, June 21st from 12:00PM-1:30PM followed by a funeral service at 1:30PM. Private cremation will follow.