Jennifer (Jenni) Gale Pursley Robertson (36) and James Daric Robertson (6) were violently murdered on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in their home in Austin, Texas.
Jenni was born on August 5, 1985 in Austin, Texas to proud parents Roy and Gwenda Pursley of Dripping Springs, Texas. Jenni graduated from Dripping Springs High School in 2003. She began her college education at Texas State University and transferred to San Diego State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2006. She continued her education and received her Masters degree from University of Phoenix in Business Administration in 2010. Jenni began her working career with a company called Rhino Bill where she was employed for nine years. Her last position was at Voltage Control where she was the Operations Manager. She was happily employed with this company at the time of her death.
Jenni held many titles in her short time here on this Earth (daughter, wonderful friend to many, cousin, niece and aunt, but her proudest achievement and title was “Mom to James”. She was a fun loving, adventurous, beautiful (inside and out) person who lived life to the fullest and was taken from her family and friends way too soon.
Jenni was preceded in death by her grandparents Dorothy and Vernon Sanders and Robert and Maxine Pursley and two very special aunts Annette Looney (Aunt Nette) and Vicki Sanders.
Jenni is survived by her parents Roy and Gwenda Pursley of Dripping Springs, Texas, her Godparents Mike and Gale Crow of Buchanan Dam, Texas. Brothers Will Pursley of Cedar Park, Texas and Glen Pursley of Wimberley, Texas. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
James Daric Robertson (6) was born in Austin, Texas on October 28, 2014.
James was currently attending Blazier Elementary School in Austin, Texas where he was a student in Ms. Prestwood’s first grade class. James loved reading.
James always had a smile on his face that could light up any room. He loved all outdoor activities, especially going to the park with his Mom. He loved going to his Aunt Gale’s beach on Lake Buchanan as well as the beach at Corpus Christi and Galveston. James was very outgoing, and friendly. In his short life, he had developed many friendships. One of those friendships was with his best buddy, Weston, whom he shared many adventures and birthdays.
Visitation and Funeral services will be held at Harrell’s Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Kelley officiating. Burial will follow at the Pursley Cemetery outside of Dripping Springs, Texas on Mt. Gainor Road.
Memorial contributions can be made to SAFE Alliance, Travis County Center for Child Protection, Gavin’s Gift of Grace or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com
