Toni Jean "TJ" Jurgens, of Smyrna, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday October 26, 2014. She was 58. She grew up in Smyrna, and graduated from Smyrna High School and DE Technical and Community College where she earned her Associates degree. Since being diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1990's, and a recurrence in 2001, she worked tirelessly to make sure that elected officials and the public were addressing issues important to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. For several years, TJ was a leadership volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She served as the Volunteer Chairperson for the Relay for Life of Central DE, and was a member of the South Atlantic Relay for Life Task Force. Additionally, she served as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network State Lead Ambassador for DE. In this role, she led their DE grassroots advocates, planned and attended meetings with lawmakers in both DE and Washington D.C., and served as a champion for their advocacy efforts at RFL, MSABC and other partner organizations. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Doug) Austin, and Amy (Spencer) Wolf; she was Bammie' to Alex, Cody, Landon, and Zachary; and is also survived by a sister, Dina Bradley. Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance of TJ's life at 11 AM Saturday November 1 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, Ste. 205, New Castle, DE 19720. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com.