Wilma Jennings

Wilma Marion Holtz Jennings, 87, passed away on Friday morning, June 6, 2014 in Sweeny, TX after a long illness. Formerly from Pasadena, TX, Wilma would have been 88 on June 14th. She was born on Flag Day--June 14, 1926 in Pueblo, Colorado. Wilma is preceded in death by her spouse, Rev. Richard Jennings; parents—Thelma Payne Holtz & William F. Holtz; and brothers, Robert and Harold Holtz. She is survived by her caregiver and loving daughter, Thelma Jennings Buchanan and husband, Don; 2 sons—Richard William Jennings and wife, Barbara; and Robert Allen Jennings. She is also survived by her sister, Jane Courtney and spouse, Rev. Don Courtney; and brother, Richard Holtz and wife, Jane. There are 8 grandchildren: Anjie Jennings; Rev. Nathan Buchanan and wife, Kayla; Rev. Jason Jennings and wife, Keely; Aaron Buchanan; Melissa Buchanan Huffman; Amanda Jennings; Greg Jennings; and William Jennings. There are 15 great grandchildren: Christopher Jennings; Elaina, Kate and Olivia Buchanan; Kirsten, Jacey Kate, and Kensley Jennings; Ariana and Ciara Buchanan; Gavin Buchanan, Mia, Joshua Cain and Abby Huffman; Mayghann Jennings; and Forest Wade Jennings. Wilma loved the Lord, her family, church, and her country. She was a retired LPN and avid health advocate. In 1981, she was ordained as a lay minister at Faith Temple Church in Pasadena. She was a faithful member of Full Gospel Lighthouse in Sweeny, TX. She was "a giver" and is with our Lord..."Do not weep for me—I am not here!" In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial donations in honor of Wilma may be mailed to the Full Gospel Lighthouse, 701 Brockman, Sweeny, TX 77480. Funeral service will be at 3 pm, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 2 pm. Interment will follow in Grand View Memorial Park—adjacent to the funeral home.