Friday, July 17, 2015

Barbara "Joy" Jennings



Barbara “Joy” Jennings, age 80 of the Dayton community, passed away on July 16, 2015 at Mercy Hospice.  Joy was born on April 23, 1935 in Wyoming.  Joy will be remembered by her devotion to her family and unfailing love.  She was the strength of her loved ones until the end of her days on this earth.  She is now our angel in Heaven to watch over us.

Joy is preceded in death her husband of 57 years James “Jim” Jennings and her beloved son, John L. Jennings.  She is also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Joy is survived by her son, Jim W. Jennings and wife Sandy of the Dayton Community; her daughter, Jo L. Hall and husband Ronnie of Fort Smith, Ar.  She has 5 grandchildren that will cherish her forever, Jennifer Powell and spouse Jeremy, Lacey Witcher and spouse Garett, Mikah Hall, Adam Hall and spouse C’Anne all of Fort Smith along with Zachary Jennings (her 50th birthday present) of Rogers, Arkansas.  She has nine great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Malachi, Audrey, Amelia, Gage, Will, Wyatt, Beau and Ruby.  She is also survived by her sister, Arlene Cheney of Poteau, Oklahoma along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be at the First Baptist Church in Howe, Oklahoma at 10:00 am on Monday, July 20, 2015 with burial at the Howe Cemetery. 
The family would like to thank Dr. Mackey and Mercy Hospice.

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3 comments:

  1. Kim Elliott CraigJuly 18, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I was saddened to read of Joy's passing in today's newspaper. I called on Joy at Farmer's Bank when I sold checks for Harland Company. She was my main contact there and we got to know each other well. I valued our working friendship. I ran into her at Ulta about a year ago and we got to visit and catch up with each other a little bit. I'm so glad for that. Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Forever in our Hearts - Love Sandie

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  3. UnknownJuly 19, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    I will miss you for every and always. Thank you for allowing me to take care of you in your final days. The conversations will be remembered with sorrow, with joy and with laughter. Your strength and grace was unbending during this time as it always was. I am blessed to have you as mother. Give Daddy and John a hug for me. I miss you forever and love you always. With respect, admiration and love.....for ever. I love you, Mom. Your daughter, Jo.

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