Jacqueline Mason Jennings

Jacqueline Mason Jennings, 85, wife of Robert N. Jennings, D.D.S, passed away on September 3, 2014 at the Woodlands. Visitation and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 beginning at 1:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 520 11th Street, Huntington WV, with the Dr. Rev Chip Graves Presiding. Jacquie was born on August 16, 1929 to the late C.F. “Slim” Mason and Louise Nesbitt Mason of Nebraska City, Nebraska. Jacquie graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan, where she was a member of the Willard sorority. She attended and graduated from the Northwestern University School of Dental Hygiene in Chicago, where she met her husband of 62 years, Robert N. “Bob” Jennings. She worked as a dental hygienist before retiring to raise her family. Jacquie was an active member in the community. She served in the Dental Auxiliary, volunteered at her children’s schools, acted as a Docent at the Huntington Museum of Art, and was trained as a Hospice volunteer. She was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church for over 60 years, serving as a member of the Altar Guild and a Sunday school teacher. Family and friends were Jacquie’s passion and delight. She loved to cook and garden and take care of her family. For many years, Jacquie and husband Bob spent the winter in Naples, Florida, where they made many lifelong friends. Jacquie was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Donald Mason. She is survived by her husband, her four children, Janet Jennings of El Cajon, California; David Jennings of Taos, New Mexico; Patricia “Patty” Jennings Sweeney (Robert “Bo”) of Huntington, West Virginia; and William “Bill” Jennings (Kristin) of Fairfield , Connecticut, as well as grandchildren Sarah Jennings, Mason Jennings and Robert “Chip” Sweeney, and brother-in-law Richard “Dick” Jennings of Charleston, West Virginia. She also leaves behind many loving relatives and friends, along with numerous granddogs and grandcats. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Victories No Kill Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 247, Barboursville, WV 25504, www.littlevictories.org.