Jennifer Garner Holds Hands with Her Mom and Sister in Sweet Photo 7 Months After Father’s Death

Jennifer Garner is spending quality time with her family following her father’s death earlier this year.

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the actress, 52, posted a photo on Instagram of her holding hands with her mom, Patricia Garner, and sister, Melissa Lynn Garner, while going out for a stroll in her home state of West Virginia. The touching photo comes seven months after the death of Jennifer’s father, William John Garner.

“West Virginia — you know how to autumn. 🍁💙💛🍂,” she wrote in the caption while sharing more photos and footage from her trip.

Jennifer announced the death of her father on Instagram on April 1. She shared at the time that he “passed peacefully” at 85 years old while surrounded by her family.

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“We were with him, singing Amazing Grace as he left us … ” wrote Jennifer. “While there is no tragedy in the death of an 85-year-old man who lived a healthy, wonderful life, I know grief is unavoidable, waiting around unexpected corners,” adding, “Today is for gratitude.”

Alongside her message, the actress shared photos of her as a child with her dad and a couple of family snaps of her with her parents and two sisters Melissa and Susannah.

Jennifer continued in her tribute by saying that her family is “grateful for Dad’s gentle demeanor and quiet strength.”

“We extend our gratitude to the medical communities of Charleston Area Medical Center and City of Hope,” she wrote. “Your care extended Dad’s life and gave him time to be in his favorite spots — surrounded by daughters and grandchildren … and — most of all — next to his wife of 59 years, our Mom.”

“There is so much to say about my dad— my sisters and I will never be done talking about how wonderful he was … today I share these memories with my appreciation for the kind and brilliant man, father, and grandfather he was, as well as the loving legacy he left behind,” Jennifer concluded.

Jennifer’s latest post about her trip home to West Virginia comes after she attended the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 9.

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The actress was joined by several stars at the charity event, including Charlize Theron, Ashanti, Jessica Alba, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Ciara, Ashley Graham, Nicole Richie, Anna Kendrick and Paris Hilton.