Jean Jennings

So sad, just read about her passing.

The latest issue of Car and Driver magazine brought the sad news of Jean's passing. Thinking about her brings a smile, however. Jean was an exceptional person with a remarkable personality. Her presence always lit up the room; her insights were unique and perceptive. Whether in a business or social setting, being with her was a blast. I first met Jean and her brother, Paul Lienert, while working in Chrysler product planning in 1972-1977, and I´m grateful that our paths continued to cross...

Heartfelt condolences to the family of this amazing woman. She volunteered to be the celebrity judge for several years at the St. Louis Center Car Show in Chelsea MI. She did not disappoint - always arriving in an amazing set of wheels and sporting one of her signature hats. This photo is from the 2016 car show. She and Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC were giving out awards. I only viewed from afar and with awe the greatness of this woman. May she rest in eternal peace.

Around 1990, I was in high school and sent Jean a letter ("Dear Mean Jean," it started), and she called me back, which led to an internship at Automobile Magazine and, ultimately, my career as a writer. Later, when I was in college, I told her about how I wasn't really loving it. She said, "Why don't you go work for a car magazine in England?" So I did, because she reached out to friends and found an internship for me. She was incredible, and nice as hell to a shy kid like me. And she let...

Jean and I were classmates in high school. I will always remember her as being exuberant, full of ideas and ready to go! She lived up to all of that.

Tim I am so sorry for this tremendous loss of your Beautiful Bride. Your story really touched my heart. In your time of grieving, I appreciate your kindness to me. Thank you, Alice Gray-Pessolano Kitchen Shop of Jackson

Jean and Tim made a beautiful, loving and fun-filled couple. It was a blessing they found one another some 30 years ago. Jean was a force of the greatest magnitude and used her energies in a positive, happy, glass-half-full manner. Jean, with her larger than life personality, had many opportunities and privileges which she generously shared with her friends-such as photo shoots with our children, rides in outrageously cool cars, delicious home cooked meals done with her talent and flair...