"Lit a candle in memory of Dorothy Jean Jennings"
In loving memory of
Dorothy Jean Jennings
July 24, 1927 - April 16, 2015
Dorothy Jean Jennings passed from this life April 16, 2015, at the age of 87. Born July 24, 1927, in Sequin, Texas to Paul and Carrie Chessher, she is affectionately remembered for her gentle and loving spirit and was a true gift to those who were blessed to have known and loved her.
It has often been said that the best of things come in small packages. Dorothy Ninny was everything wonderful bundled in a tiny package, but a fiercely strong woman who was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the heart of the family and meant so much to so many.
She met the love of her life at a high school football game in Sequin, Texas, where as a beautiful majorette she caught the attention of a handsome boy from San Marcos, and went on to spend the next 68 wonderful years happily married to her sweetheart James Russell Jennings. Family was everything to them and they spent a lifetime building their greatest treasure.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her daughter Tammy Jennings; two sisters, Gladys Harper and Mildred Zunker; and brother, Wilburn Chessher.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years James Russell Jennings, son Ronnie Jennings and his wife Peggy of Round Rock, daughter Jamie Weir and husband Marshall of Dickinson, and son-in-law James Jennings of Corpus Christi, and brother James Chessher of San Antonio; and seven grandchildren: Kristi Moers and husband Robert , Jill Fischer and husband Justin, Misty Jennings, Tracy Machado and husband John, Jared Jennings and wife Lacie, Jeana Pitre and husband Rusty, and Laci Stoesser and husband Grant, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Quite simply she was heaven on earth and Gods gift to us. While she will be missed, the legacy of her love lives on in all of us.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Harrell Funeral Home, Austin, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:45 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Tributes
"Lit a candle in memory of Dorothy Jean Jennings"
"To the Jennings Family, We wanted to offer our love, prayers and support to all of you. Please know that God is caring for you through the hands and hearts of others. With Deepest Sympathy, Scott and Becky Carpenter Corpus Christi, Texas"
"I will always remember Aunt Dotty as the little lady with the sweet voice and huge heart. I loved seeing her at Jennings gatherings when I was a child and have many fond memories of her. My deepest love and sympathy for Uncle Russell and family. Love, Shellea"
"The loving kindness that Mrs. Jennings showed toward me over the past 35 years has made me feel like I was a part of the family. She was always gracious and thoughtful. She will be missed. May The Lord Jesus comfort the family at this difficult time. Blessings, Lynn Jamail Benson"
"On behalf of the Sanders' we would like to pass on our Condolences for your loss and we prayed that the Lord will be the family's comfort during this time; we are please to let all of you know that we love and care for each of you and specially Dot. We would like to thank the Lord for the friendship that we shared over the years and specially during the 60th anniversary that we celebrated with the family. There is no question that she will be missed but has gone ahead of us to a place that we will see in the soon. God Bless all of you and we will keep you all in our prayers. Love, The Sanders"
"Our deepest sympathies to Russell, Ronnie, Peggy, Jaime and all the grandkids. Much love. James and Dot Chessher, Stacy Chessher Fowler and Todd Chessher."