Mary Kathryn Jennings
1914-2012
Mary Kathryn Jennings, 97, Tujunga, California, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, August 10, 2012 at Verdugo Hills Hospital, California.
She was born December 29, 1914 to Charles Richter and Goldia Ethelda (Nally) Smith in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married John R. “Jack” Jennings on May 30, 1942. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2001.
Mrs. Jennings was a lifelong member of the first Baptist Church, St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Charles Smith.
Survivors: her son, Terry Jennings; three grandchildren, Jenny Lee, Kara and Kym; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services and Interment: 10:00 A.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
My mother-Dorothy-was a good friend of both your father and mother and was also a member of First Baptist Church. She died in June of 2003. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Fred L. Beason
May the God who gives peace be with all of you Amen – Romans 15:33
Terry and family ~~
My sympathy in the loss of your Mother/Grandmother, Mary.
I have never met your family, but I still feel I am acquainted just a bit!
Nannie Leese was my very special aunt living with me about 5 years before she passed in 2008. She was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church which I attended for a few years, taking her to church.
Many times we set up the speaker phone so Aunt Nannie could talk with Mary. The shared letters and cards were something so important to keep them in touch, too. I remember the very special ones Mary made and how excited Nannie was when they came. Aunt Nannie kept them all – She cared so much for your Mother, so now they will continue together.
Peace be with your family.
Sincerely, Twyla Leese Hutson
St. Joseph, MO.