Persis Jennings

Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I will always cherish the fond memories of Aunt Persis with her warm smile and tender voice. She will be missed.

Persis was a dear friend. I have precious memories of our shared love of flowers, visits to antique shops, opera and our "un-club". She was very humble , kind, and a joy to be with. May she rest in peace.

The last entry was from Karen Rouse.

When I began teaching art with Norfolk Public Schools, I met an incredable lady with a warm heart and a huge volume of talent. Her name wa s Persis Jennings. Throughout the years, even after she retired, she shed an engaging smile every time I saw her. I can still feel the way she greeted me with a gentle hug followed by sincere eye contact. She would then hold my hand with both of hers as we spoke. I feel blessed to have had those gifted hands in mine. Rest in peace in the Lord's arms,...

I send my sincere condolences to the family of a very special person, teacher and artist. I shall keep the family in my prayers.

Mrs. Jennings was an outstanding artist and educator for whom I have the fondest memories. In my mind she stood shoulder to shoulder with giants among African-American Artists such as Charles White and John Biggers, whom she knew as a student at then Hampton Institute. I fondly remember the retrospective of her work mounted at Norfolk State University some years ago, also featured in the Virginian-Pilot. A mural that she painted while a student at Hampton for the East End Baptist Church in...

Sincere & Heartfelt Sympathy to the "Jennings Family"...memories of her from 'school days'.

Dear Valorie,
Our sincere condolences. Know that our prayers of support are directed to you, Bobby and Mr. Jennings. Your Mother was a wonderful individual and one of my role models.

Blessings,
Alexis Roberts Colander