Mother Shirlean Jennings was born March 23rd, 1943 to the union of Ed Blackwell and Willard (nee: Jeans) Blackwell in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. In her early teenage years the family later relocated to Racine, Wisconsin.
Mother Shirlean Jennings received her formal education from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin. She continued her education at the American Beauty College where she received her manager and cosmetologist license. At a young age she accepted Christ as her Savior and was united with Grace Temple Church of God In Christ located on 12th street in Racine, Wisconsin. Her strong desire to serve God and His people allowed her to serve on several different boards in various capacities in the church.
Mother Shirlean Jennings was united in marriage to Deacon Leslie W. Jennings, Jr. and to that union two children were born, Bryan K. Jennings Sr. and Tamera L. Jennings-Stanley. Her desire to care for all extended well beyond her small family and the family soon expanded to include Kennetra L. Powell and Keandra M. Powell. She opened their home, their lives, and shared their love with many including Margery and Percy Coulson-Clark of Blue Fields, Nicaragua). She was an employee of Chrysler Corporation as a Facilities Maintenance Technician where she retired after more than 15 years service.
Mother Shirlean Jennings departed from her labor to get her eternal reward on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 12:40 pm at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ed and Willard Blackwell, twin brothers Joy and Toy Blackwell, and sister Jamie Harmon.
Her legacy will continue to live through her loving and devoted husband; Deacon Leslie W. Jennings Jr., son; Bryan (Tracy) Jennings, daughters; Tamera (Leotha) Stanley, Kenntra Powell and Keandra Powell, sister; Shirley (George) Holman, brother; Jimmie (Susan) Blackwell, goddaughter; Marsha Conner, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of very dear relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to celerate her homegoing on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11:00am in Greater Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C., 522 N. Memorial Dr., Elder Jettie Cornett, Pastor. Visitation will be in the church on Monday, October 27th from 4-7pm and again on Tuesday from 9am until the time of service.
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Mary Jeffries says
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Mother Charlean White says
My prayers are with you all. Remember, God was ready to bring one of his children home because he loved her so. We are left with very good memories. I will miss seeing her in church.
Kim Pettis-Lewis says
Tammy, my heartfelt condolences & prayers go out to you and your family.A mother’s love & legacy will forever live on.
Valerie Tidwell says
We send our condolences and sympathy in your time of sorrow. May God bless you and continue to watch over your family.
The Barker Family
Daris J Hodges says
Sometimes we ask ourselves why God took our loved one. The answer is really simple; he only takes the best. Mother Jennings was a very special lady and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Your family and friends have my deepest sympathyand may God bless you all.
Tina Riley says
Mother Jennings will be missed but never forgotten. Her smile and words of encouragement will always be with me. Pray goes out to the family stay encouraged and remember God knows best.
Myrtle Poindexter Samuels says
I am sorry that I can’t be with the family at this time. Just know I love you all and I am praying for you daily. Such a sad day for our family!
Evangelist Barbara E White says
A woman of fairh a woman of prayer a woman of class. A friend a co-worker a mentor. Will be greatly missed
Valerie Lambert- Hall says