Jenny Marrs’ Emotional Family Memory Leaves Her in Tears: Here’s what happened.

HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs often cherish special family memories, and Jenny recently shared a heartfelt glimpse into her past. On December 10, she posted clips from an old home video on Instagram, featuring her beloved grandmother, Shirley.

“The other night, we found a [VCR player] and watched old VHS tapes from Christmases past. We unexpectedly happened upon a Christmas Eve at Grandma’s house. Hearing her voice again was a gift that immediately brought tears to my eyes. I have missed her so much,” Jenny wrote in her caption.

She also shared a thoughtful reminder for mothers and grandmothers: “Mommas (and Grandmas) – we are typically the ones behind the camera. Let’s all learn a lesson from this VHS: be IN the photos and videos. Someday, they’ll be a treasure for the ones who love you most 🤍.”

Jenny Marrs Remembers Her Late Grandmother, Shirley

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Jenny Marrs’ home videos offered a heartwarming glimpse into cherished family moments, featuring her grandmother, Shirley, walking through the house beautifully decorated for the holidays.

The Christmas Eve footage captured Jenny and her family singing “Happy Birthday,” a tradition she explained was part of their celebration to honor Jesus. Grandma Shirley, dressed in a red dress and apron, could be seen organizing presents under the tree, embodying the warmth and joy of the season.

In her caption, Jenny shared a touching tribute to her grandmother:

“She taught me the importance of dance parties and praise songs. She could shake away any dark cloud with her infectious laughter, and her cheesy scrambled eggs were the ultimate comfort food on a hard day. Everyone who knew her, loved her. She had a deep well of joy that was poured out consistently and without hesitation.”

Reflecting further on the importance of family, Jenny added,

“If my life were a house, I can look back on the people who worked day in and day out to ensure the foundation was sturdy and strong. The ones who rolled up their sleeves and carried in brick after brick, stone after stone.”

Jenny Marrs an Old Family Recipe for Thanksgiving Dinner

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Jenny Marrs has been reflecting on late family members throughout the holiday season. In a heartfelt Thanksgiving post on November 28, 2024, she shared that she honored family traditions by using an old recipe for dinner rolls during their Thanksgiving meal.

“I’m grateful today for Grandmas who are no longer here physically, but whose time on this earth was so full that we can’t get through the handwritten dinner roll recipe without tears. The simplest things truly are the big things,”

Jenny wrote in her caption.

While she didn’t specify whether the recipe came from her beloved Grandma Shirley or another grandmother—possibly even one of Dave’s, whom she tagged in the post—the sentiment clearly resonated with her followers, highlighting the power of treasured family traditions.