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Jane Dennis Obituary
1953 ~ 2020
Pass Christian
Jane Marie Rumpf Dennis of Pass Christian, MS, went home to God on Friday, September 4, 2020, just shy of her 67th birthday, after a lengthy and spirited battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born September 17, 1953, in Mobile, AL, the eldest child of Edwin Louis Rumpf, Jr., and Myrtle Bosarge Rumpf.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister, Emily Beth.
Jane is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dave Dennis, of Pass Christian; children Kate Dennis Spear (Chris) and Padrick Dennis (Mary) of Gulfport; grandchildren Louisa and Scott Spear and Mae, Maggie Jane, and Jack Dennis of Gulfport; siblings Eddie Rumpf of Irvington, AL, Scott Rumpf of Mobile, AL, and Sylvia Hall (Jon Allshouse) of Liberty Hill, TX; aunt Joy Rotner of Escondido, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jane grew up in the Mobile area and served as an Azalea Trail Maid, cheerleader, all-state track athlete, and Gayfer Girl. Upon graduating from Alba High School in Bayou La Batre, AL, she received the DAR Good Citizen award. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising from Auburn University and remained a life-long Auburn fan. In 1976, Jane and Dave relocated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to manage Specialty Contractors, which they purchased from her parents in 1985, and continued to provide commercial construction services throughout the Gulf South.
Jane was a dynamic and devoted woman who fiercely loved her faith, her family, and her community. A graduate of both Leadership Gulf Coast and Leadership Mississippi, Jane led by example and imparted the importance of community and service beyond self. She served as President of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, St. James School Board, St. James PTO, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport, the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. She also served as a board member for the Auburn University School of Human Sciences Women's Philanthropy Board and the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra. In 2005 and 2006, Jane and Dave chaired the multi-million dollar campaign to renovate and rebuild six Catholic schools, including St. Patrick's Catholic High School. She co-chaired the Walter Anderson Museum of Art Gala VII, co-chaired the Build Back the Coast Fund following Hurricane Katrina, earned recognition as the Mississippi Business Journal's 2007 Business Woman of the Year for the State of Mississippi, and led countless other endeavors for which she did not seek accolades or acclaim.
Words cannot convey a lifetime of wisdom, service, honor, and stewardship, or how much Jane's light, laughter, and love are missed. She deserved so much more than this disease, but we are grateful for the honor and strength with which Jane lived, even when she was no longer aware of it. Her influence will forever be our great blessing, the best of her living on through those she loved and served.
A visitation will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020, where friends may visit beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Pass Christian. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, P.O. Box 1228; Biloxi, MS 39233 (www.svdprx.org). Please e-mail your favorite memory of Jane to [email protected] so her grandchildren may one day know their Nana.
Jane's family would like to thank Melanie Clark, Sandra Lobrano, and Susan Samson for their love and special friendship; Deacon Dick Henderson for his ministry and support; and Fran Sances and the staffs of Seashore Highlands Memory Care and Notre Dame Hospice for their respectful and loving care.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family.
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Marian Sherry
September 12, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
John McAdams family & staff
September 10, 2020
My deepest sympathy.
Stephen & Rebecca Koenenn
September 9, 2020
Dave, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God grant you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of Jane rest in peace.
PAUL & MONICA BOUDREAUX
September 9, 2020
The Dennis will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Rhonda Little
September 9, 2020
Jane was a great business leader and friend. She was always professional in her dealings. Even though, Specialty Contractors was our biggest competitor, we got along well. We were also associated with National Association of Women in Construction together. Working to encourage young women to think about working in the construction industry. She had a big heart and good outlook on life. So sorry for Dave and her family. A blessing she no longer suffers.
Mickey Bishop
September 8, 2020
Dave, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Jane was a beautiful person and a great lady!
Sylvia Greek
September 6, 2020
She was such a loving person and she always new when I didn’t need that extra donut or that extra coke but she always had a smile and kiss for anyone that needed one I will miss her she was a remarkable person I could only imagine wish I new her before the Alzheimer’s effected her she always smiled when shown the pictures of her family.
Sylvia Greek
September 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
September 6, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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