1934
2017
Wilda Mae Shaver Jennings, 82; previously of Fayetteville WV, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Skyline Terrace Nursing Home, Woodstock VA, following an extended illness.
She was born on September 18, 1934, at London, WV, and she was the daughter of the late Noah Ervin Shaver and Myrtle Zelia Dempsey Shaver.
Mrs. Jennings graduated from Glenville State College with a bachelor's degree in education. She taught elementary school for more than 30 years with Fayette County Dept of Education. She was active in Homemaker's Club and Eastern Star. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, and knitting.
She enjoyed reading to her students including books "Little House on the Prairie", "Heidi" and "Girl of the Limberlost".
Her parents, William Elmo Jennings (husband of 43 years), Noel Jane Jennings (daughter), and Alene Price (sister) preceded her in death.
Survivors include Jacqueline White of Glen Burnie, MD (daughter), Leslie Jennings of Quicksburg, VA (daughter), four grandchildren (Kimberly Alonge, Robin Alonge, Phillip Mallow and Gwen Mallow), and Janet Reasner of Turbotville PA (sister).
Funeral services will be held at 12 pm on Thursday March 23, 2017 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville, WV. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
For those wishing to express your condolences to the Jennings family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted arrangements to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV.
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March 25, 2017
Kim Wood
My prayers are with the Jennings family. Mrs. Jennings was my 3rd grade teacher and I remember her fondly. She helped instill in me my love for reading. I have many good memories of my year in her class.
March 23, 2017
Aunt Biddyl and Uncle Pete wish with all our heart that we could be with you Jackie and Leslie today, however, Aunt Biddy condition precludes us from travelling.
However, we are with you in spirit and love Aunt Biddy and Uncle Pete
March 21, 2017
Nancy Tissue
Jackie and Family,
Please know that your mother was a very special person and an excellent teacher, and I admired her devotion to you, Noel, and Elmo. I consider her one of my mentors when teaching across the hall from her at Fayetteville Elementary. As she and I were usually still cleaning and arranging our rooms for the summer long after the other teachers were gone, Wilda once laughed and said to me, "Nancy, when the Lord comes for the second time, we'll be saying, 'Just a little longer, I'm almost done.' " I enjoyed seeing her about town after she retired, but we in later years lost touch, as folks often do when busy with retirement or a career and family. The last time I saw her, she was not well, and I hated that she seemed to have lost her spark. Again, please know that I enjoyed both working with her and having her as a friend. As I will be out of town on both Thursday and Friday, I will unfortunately not get to tell you this in person.
Nancy Pennington Tissue
March 21, 2017
Mary Sue&Jack Horrocks
May the Lord be with you,bless you, and keep you in His care, may the Lord
give you peace. Numbers6:24...I remember the many visits to Mrs. Jennings
house and she always had a story for me. She also gave me a wind chime that is on my back porch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Sue &Jack Horrocks(Fayetteville WV.)
March 21, 2017
Linda & Rodney Myers
We were so sorry to hear of Wilda's passing, & will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
March 21, 2017
Cathy Jarrett
Jackie, Leslie and families, our prayers are with you.
Eric & Cathy Persinger Jarrett
March 21, 2017
Timmy Price
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
March 20, 2017
Melissa Nugen
Prayers for the family.
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