Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton, 50, was found dead at a Waikiki hotel on August 20 after an apparent fall from the 24th floor during a layover in Hawaii.
Now, her family has revealed what they say was her final text message — and it paints a picture of a woman who appeared happy and looking forward to another day.
Lupton had been spending time with fellow flight attendants the night before her death. According to her niece Hannah, friends, colleagues and a tattoo artist who saw her all described Jenny as happy and enjoying herself.
Her final known text was reportedly sent to another flight attendant asking:
“What are we doing tomorrow?”
Her family says that was the last message she ever sent.
Jenny was remembered as an outgoing “social butterfly” who loved connecting with people. Her niece said she would often talk with passengers during flights and sometimes even lead an entire cabin in song.
“She loved to have fun with them… It wasn’t really a job. It was her life,” Hannah said.
Jenny was also a devoted mother to her 15-year-old son and loved cooking, gardening, sports and traveling. She regularly helped with banquets, fundraisers and activities connected to her son’s football and baseball teams.
However, the circumstances surrounding her death remain unresolved.
The Honolulu Police Department is conducting an active investigation, including interviews, surveillance-video review and examination of evidence. Authorities have said her official cause and manner of death have not yet been determined and could take several months.
Jenny’s family has said they do not believe she died by suicide and has raised concerns about the timeline of events, saying they fear there could have been foul play.
“The timeline doesn’t make sense,” her sister Tresa said.
Police have urged patience while detectives continue their investigation and have asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.
For her loved ones, Jenny is being remembered not by the mystery surrounding her final hours, but by the joy she brought to others.
“She loved making people feel special,” Hannah said. “And she definitely made me feel that way.”
May Jenny’s family and loved ones find strength as they await answers.
