Yvonne Williams Jennings was born on October 17, 1938 in South Boston, Virginia, to the late Samuel and Mabel Williams. On Saturday, October 24, 2020 (shortly after midnight), we received word -- God has spoken -- and she was called to her rest.
She was educated in the Halifax Country Virginia public school system. She accepted Christ and sang in the church choirs during her youth. She met and married Ira Jennings and they were blessed with two children. They moved to Washington, D.C., as a young budding couple to move forward in their lives together. She joined Glendale Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., and sang in their choir for many years.
Yvonne was a devoted wife, and loving, caring, and thoughtful mother and grandmother. She was greatly loved and will be missed by many. She had various jobs during her lifetime but she seemed most content as a homemaker, and a great one she was. The holidays were always made special with tons of food to spare and share. Her creativity abound with her constant ongoing projects. Everyone who visited their residence never knew what would be different from their previous visit, as she was always working on something new. One of her most recent projects in her 80's was painting the outside deck a coastal blue. Survivors to cherish her memories are: her husband of over 60 years, Ira Lee Jennings of Lanham, MD; daughter, Deborah Ward of Bowie, MD; son Gregory (Valerie) Jennings of Upper Marlboro, MD; two grandchildren, Brandon Ward of Long Island City, NY; and Jasmin (J.T.) Carey of Annapolis, MD; two sisters, Mary Penick of South Boston, VA; and Janie Williams of Danville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Yvonne is preceded in death by: brother Samuel Jr., and sisters Gerlean, Lucille and Edna Lee.
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