Saturday, March 30, 2019

Obituary -- Venita Jennings 1930-2019


Venita Madge Jennings died March 29, 2019 at the Worth County Convalescent Center where she had briefly lived.

Venita was born in Grant City, Missouri on July 20, 1930, daughter of John and Gladys Van Houtan.

She married Allen Fletchall in September of 1948. Together they have four children: Randy Fletchall, Marsha James, Lora Kent and Kevin Fletchall. The couple later divorced.

In December of 1968 Venita married Paul K. Jennings. They celebrated 50 years together. Paul had four children from a previous marriage, Cindy Johnson, Dearanne Nelson, Michele Sharp and Bruce Jennings. In later years Paul and Venita adopted two daughters: Bonnie Ellis and Ruby Moellenberndt.

Venita adored children very much. She had an in home daycare, caring and loving many children in the Worth County area.

She enjoyed shopping at garage sales and auctions. She also enjoyed summer softball games and spent many hours entertaining her children and numerous grandchildren.

Venita was very gifted at working cross word puzzles and rarely came across one she could not solve. She enjoyed reading and watching soap operas. She had a sense of humor and a quick wit, always with a comeback that brought smiles and many laughs.

Preceding Venita in death were her parents; three brothers: Keith, JL, and Dean; three sisters: Wilma Allen, Ina Billups, Rita Krugh; step-daughter Cindy Johnson and one granddaughter Tonya Fletchall.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Paul; nine children and numerous grandchildren.

Graveside Service and Interment will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Grant City Cemetery. There will be no visitation at her request. Lunch and fellowship will follow the service for all family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Worth County Convalescent Center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City.

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