Jewel D. Jennings 1931-2020

Mrs. Jennings was born March 27, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of John H. and Mozelle Williams Lewis.

She had been employed with the board of elections. Jewel was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Her husband, the late Rev. Joseph H. Jennings, was former pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church and Jewel had served as first lady. She also was active with the culinary ministry and Minister’s Wives. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and served with her chapter as treasurer, and was a member of the American Red Cross.

She leaves to cherish her beloved memories, her daughter, Jacqulyn Arrington of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Gwendolyn Sampson of Madison, Ill.; and a host of loving family and friends.

Besides her parents, and her husband of more than 70 years, the Rev. Joseph Jennings, who passed away March 28, 2020, she was preceded in death by her brother, John H. Lewis Jr.; and three sisters, Irene Clark, Katherine Waller and Missie Johnson.

Private family services were held.

Arrangements entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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