Larry and Cherie Kilgo of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Jena Cherie of Brandon, to Loyd W. “Buddy” Sullivan Jr., also of Brandon. Mr. Sullivan is the son of Loyd and Beth Sullivan of Raymond.

Miss Kilgo is the granddaughter of Betty Joyce Davis of Vicksburg and the late Charles T. Davis and Jean Kruithof of Bossier City, La., and the late Neil Kruithof and the late Leslie Kilgo.

Mr. Sullivan is the grandson of Sarah Ferguson of Raymond and the late Fred and Juanita Ferguson and Alton Boyd Sullivan of New Hebron and the late Hazel Sullivan.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Warren Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi School of Nursing. She was a member of Delta Gamma fraternity.

Miss Kilgo is a registered nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit with University of Mississippi Healthcare.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Terry High School. He received HVAC-R certification from Hinds Community College.

Mr. Sullivan is an HVAC technician with McInvale Heating, Air, Plumbing & Gas.

Vows will be exchanged at 4 p.m. Oct. 18, 2008, at Crawford Street United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in Wesley Hall at the church. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.