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Wilmina Mae Wilkey Jennings

Birth	:	18 Jan 1925 Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Dec 2017 Ellston, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8146537, -93.9751625
Description	:	Wilmina Mae (Wilkey) Jennings was born in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, to Harold A. (Jack) Wilkey and Lula Olive (Wagaman) Wilkey January 18, 1925. Wilmina lived, loved and served the Ellston and Ringgold County area since about 1939 when her parents moved to a farmstead one mile north of Ellston. Being the eldest daughter of nine siblings, she helped neighbors and her own mother with household, gardening and new-baby chores. In the spring of 1942, after high school graduation, she went to Shenandoah, Iowa, for three years working as a “shop girl.” Flirtatious patrons at the cafe where she... Read More	Wilmina Mae (Wilkey) Jennings was born in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, to Harold A. (Jack) Wilkey and Lula Olive (Wagaman) Wilkey January 18, 1925. Wilmina lived, loved and served the Ellston and Ringgold County area since about 1939 when her parents moved to a farmstead one mile north of Ellston. Being the eldest daughter of nine siblings, she helped neighbors and her own mother with household, gardening and new-baby chores. In the spring of 1942, after high school graduation, she went to Shenandoah, Iowa, for three years working as a “shop girl.” Flirtatious patrons at the cafe where she first worked just could not be tolerated, so she found work at a hardware/department store. Soon, Wilmina was beckoned back to Ellston by one young husband-to-be, David Jennings. The young couple set up housekeeping northeast of Ellston on the Union County line and they have lived within a ten mile radius of Ellston these many years. Starting in about 1946, Wilmina has served her community primarily through her church work in the Ellston United Methodist Church. Lore tells us of Saturday night Bible study followed by a few lively hands of cards among the many diapers to change and babies to rock. As life hurried along, there were 17 nieces and nephews to rock as well. Wilmina served many offices in the local and district United Methodist Women and county offices of the Farm Bureau. She was very active alongside David in the farm work where she literally plowed under her diamond. Then there were all the chores of a homemaker living on the farm. Wilmina excelled in cooking, gardening, food preservation, sewing and crafts – continuing with her crochet until about a year ago. It was amazing how she could manage to make something lovely out of whatever was at hand. Another area of excellence was her work as a nurse aide in various nursing homes of the area; issuing concern for her patient’s comfort and dignity foremost. David and Wilmina moved off the farm to Tingley in 2000 and shared travel to Canada, west Coast, East Coast, Gulf Coast and Mexico during their retirement. They had two children. The next generation has added five grand-children. So far 12 great-grandchildren. Wilmina has been preceded in death by her parents, brothers Sam, Jim, Leonard and Frank, sisters Baby Rae and Iona Jill. Surviving are brother Jack Wilkey of Ellston and Helen Robbins of Jefferson City, MO.

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Where is Wilmina Mae Wilkey Jennings's memorial?
Wilmina Mae Wilkey Jennings's memorial is located at: Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Decatur County, USA.
When did Wilmina Mae Wilkey Jennings death?
Wilmina Mae Wilkey Jennings death on 13 Dec 2017 in Ellston, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilmina Mae Wilkey Jennings's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8146537
Longitude: -93.9751625

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Aaron “Jack” Wilkey

(1899 - 1987)

Lula Olive Wagaman Wilkey

(1900 - 1976)

Spouse

Clark David Jennings

(1923 - 2017)

Siblings

Sam Edward Wilkey

(1920 - 2003)

Jack B. Wilkey

(1929 - 2021)

Iona Jill Wilkey

(1931 - 1944)

Franklin Harold Wilkey

(1932 - 1950)

Lenord Clark Wilkey

(1935 - 1993)

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Coordinate: 40.8146537, -93.9751625

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Coordinate: 40.8255172, -93.9424396

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Coordinate: 40.8643990, -93.9907990

8. Munyon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8180315, -93.8899326

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Coordinate: 40.8824606, -93.9666116

10. Wheelis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8670000, -94.0667000

13. West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8454582, -93.8650654

14. Warrick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

15. Bear Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7750015, -94.0830002

16. Woodmansee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7405590, -93.8944817

17. Elk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7210467, -93.9390707

18. McKee Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8647000, -93.8622000

19. Leas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032

20. Oliver Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7830320, -94.1004020

21. Gregg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

22. Trinity Hills Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7326000, -93.8832000

23. Cash Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7308036, -93.8815641

24. Ellston Cemetery
Union Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8388970, -94.1196670