Birth date: Sep 4, 1937 Death date: Oct 15, 2017
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Mary Jennings, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1937 in Sullivan County, TN to the late, Cecil and Anna Lee McConnell McClellan.Mary was a kind and loving lady who opened her heart and home to everyone. She was a committed homemaker and a compassionate care-giver. She enjoyed reading, especially her Bible, listening to music, shopping and working in her flowers. Her greatest joy in life was her family, her church and her puppy dogs, Bentley and Doodle Bug.Mrs. Jennings was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.B. Jennings; son, Jeff Jennings; brothers, Carl McClellan, Frank McClellan and Larry McClellanThose left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Karen Jennings and Melissa Johnson; son, Andy Jennings; sisters, Jeri McIntyre and Jane Snow; brother, Pat McClellan; grandchildren, April Crosby, Zach Heard, Jacob Jennings and Kaleb Jennings; great-grandchildren, Brody Cox, James Heard and Penelope Crosby; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 4:00-5:45pm Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6:00 pm in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating. A Graveside and Committal Service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Meditation. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those attending the Graveside Service should meet at the cemetery by 12:50 pm. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care of our mother.The care of Mary Jennings and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Karen, Melissa, and Andy - so sorry to learn that you lost your mother. She was a sweet and very kind Christian lady. Most of all the things that she cherished was her family especially you guys and her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. You have our deepest sympathy.
Steve and Neta Vance
Jennings family: Our sorrow to learn of Mrs. Mary's passing. While in Kingsport --seven years-- we greatly enjoyed fellowship with G.B. and Mary. Mr. G B shared a revivalist heart with Mary. It is exciting to know they have been reunited in heaven by virtue of having accepted Jesus Christ and the eternal life His blood affords us.
A little trivia: They enjoyed turnip and mustard greens...I once took them a washtub full.
GB later related they ate them all.
I learned of the great tent revival in Kingsport prior to 1992 with Ralph Sexton. That event had a great impact on GB and Ms. Mary.
It is a privilege to have known them. Great warriors.
Ben and Marieta Hobbs / Sugar Land, TX
Im sorry to hear of Mrs. Jennings passing. I have fond memories of her from childhood. She was a sweet lady. Prayers to the family. Im so sorry for your loss
So, sorry to hear of your loss. Mary was a very special person and will be missed immensely. Thoughts and prayers to Karen, Melissa, Andy, as well as April, Zach, Jake, and Kaleb. Lots of fond memories and fun times together at the Jennings house over the last fifty years, with Mary always there to brighten your day. May The Good Lord comfort you all.
