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Burnell Taylor Jennings

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BURNELL TAYLOR JENNINGS, age 101, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. She was born April 30, 1916 in Jacksonville to the late Sam and Edna Taylor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clyde Jennings Sr., and her brother Rufus Taylor. Mrs. Jennings was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and the longest standing member of First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville. Burnell devoted much time and love to her family. She is survived by her children, Clyde (Pat) Jennings, Jr., Betty (Sammy) Owens, Sam (Elaine) Jennings, Joyce Jennings-Pineda; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Kilbourne officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Bayou Meto Cemetery. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Woodland Hills Nursing and Rehab for their loving care. Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Published October 23, 2017

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