Jinny K. Gerken

January 3, 1969 - September 9, 2018

TOWNSEND - Jinny K. (Kim) Gerken, 49, of Townsend, formerly of Shirley, died Sunday evening, September 9, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester. Jinny was born in Seoul, South Korea, January 3, 1969, a daughter of Kil Soon (Kim) Kim and the late Myung Jo Kim and resided much of her life in Shirley before moving to Townsend six years ago. She was a 1987 graduate of Ayer High School and continued her education at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. She was previously employed as a cosmetologist at Cost Cutters Hair Salon in Lunenburg for over 20 years. She enjoyed attending concerts, playing poker and trips to the beach. Besides her mother of Shirley, she leaves her fiancée, Matthew R. Blouin of Townsend; her sister, Susan N. "Okran" Kim of Fitchburg and two nieces, Kathy Jo and Jenny Jo. GERKEN - Jinny's family will receive family and friends at calling hours from 5-7:30 PM Thursday, September 13th at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd. (Rte2A) Ayer. A service of prayer and remembrance will be held at 7:30 PM. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information or to leave an e-condolence.