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Florence E. Jennings

Florence E. Jennings

OBITUARY: Florence E. Jennings

Florence E. Jennings, 94, of Topeka, formerly of Silver Lake, died Sun., Sept. 17, 2006, at Aldersgate Village. She was born July 21, 1912, at Topeka, the daughter of Charles Howard and Florence Blanche (Rhodes) Maus. Florence graduated from Auburn High School in 1930, and had lived at Silver Lake for 40 years before moving to Aldersage Village in July, 1990.

Florence was a homemaker and daycare provider. She was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church; Silver Lake United Methodist Women; and Loyal Chapter # 176, O.E.S. She was a 4-H Leader and volunteer at Stormont-Vail Hospital for many years.

Florence was married to Thomas "Lee" Jennings on Sept. 13, 1934, at Topeka. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Emma Hoppe; and a brother, Fred E. Maus.

Surviving are 3 daughters: Mary Lee Rosen of Sun Lakes, AZ, Janie Kay Gowin of Silver Lake, and Lu Dell Smith of Topeka; a sister: Laurel "Fern" Fadke of Murray, NE; 8 Grandchildren; 4 Step- Grandchildren; 19 Great-Grandchildren with another expected in Nov.; 7 Step-Great-Grandchildren; and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 21, 2006, at Silver Lake United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wed. at Aldersgate Village's Wesley Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Aldersgate Village, 7220 S.W. Asbury Dr., Topeka, KS 66614; Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800; or the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
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Thursday, September 21, 2006

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