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Ida Tennant Obituary
Mrs. Ida V. (Brents) Tennant
SPRINGFIELD - Mrs. Ida V. (Brents) Tennant, passed away at home Sunday February 20, 2011.
Ida was born July 31, 1921 in Springfield, the first of eight (8) children born to Wesley and Amanda Brents.
Ida attended Palmer Grade School, and graduated from Feitshans High School where she studied and became an accomplished artist and seamstress. For a number of years, she designed, built and sewed lamp shades for the Governor's Mansion. She was a charter member of the social club, The Unique Matronettes. In her youth and young adult, she was a member of the Springfield Art Association.
She was a member of St. John AME Church.
On October 19, 1940 she married Milton H. Tennant Sr. from which five children were born. She was preceded in death by her beloved and partner in life Milton Sr., also her daughters, Marilyn Louise and Lynnetta Jean Tennant, her parents, her sisters Garnetta, Betty Douglas and Mary Molden, and her brothers, John Willard, Enos Enloe and Wesley Bert Brents.
Ida is survived by her sister, Janet Lorraine Brents, by her daughters, Effie Jean and Sandra Marie Tennant, her son, Milton Tennant, Jr., Grandchildren, Melissa Kaye and Milton Tennant III, her great grandson, Milton Tennant IV, and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home 505 E. Allen Springfield, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday February 25, 2011. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Those that wish may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ida Tennant
Jackie Chambers & Family
February 25, 2011
To the Tennant Family,
All of you are in my prayers at this difficult time. I have good memories of Ms. Ida as you do. Know that she is at peace and God will keep you strong. God Bless.
Bob Moses
February 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
james molden
February 24, 2011
Aunt Ida you were full of what the world could use more of. You were full of love. Say hello to everyone for us, you will be missed.
Chad & Tracy Formea
February 24, 2011
Milt- We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Mark Moffett
February 24, 2011
Milt:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Patti and I will be thinking of you and Mickey this weekend. If we can do anything for you please just give us a call.
Mark and Patti Moffett
Jennifer Lowder
February 24, 2011
Sandy and Effie,
I'm truly sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May all the wonderful memories and love your mother gave each of you.....embrace you during this difficult time.
Many hugs,
Dulany and Pat (Saladino) Sriner
February 23, 2011
Dear Effie, Milton, and families of Ida Tennant,
We were so sorry to see the obituary in the SJR of your mother. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of bereavement.
Sincere sympathy, love, and prayers,
Melissa Tennant
February 23, 2011
On behalf of the family, we thank you all for your kind thoughts.
Bob Dunbar
February 23, 2011
My friend Enos, I am sorry to see of your sisters passing. I will say a prayer for her.
February 23, 2011
Effie, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Stay strong.Paul Sandefur(boston,MA
Donnelly Bohan
February 23, 2011
Mr. Tennant, Mickey, Gretchen, and little Mickey - I was sad to see this in the paper today. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Don Schluter
February 23, 2011
I'm out of the city but very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother...my prayers are with your family.
Nancy and Bill Dillon
February 23, 2011
Milt Mickey and Melissa and family, So sorry to read about your mom and grandmother. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Stout
February 23, 2011
Milton, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Mary Lemarr
February 23, 2011
Sandy and family-so sorry for your loss.
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