Jean Dennis

Jean Dennis entered the Golden Gates of Heaven on December 11 at the age of 89 to greet the Angels and spend eternity with her loved ones and friends who previously departed Earthly life.

Jean was born and raised in Water Valley, MS and attended MillerHawkins Business School in Memphis, TN and Delta State University in Cleveland MS. She worked for the Federal Government five years and devoted the remainder of her life to her husband and children as a loving spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

During World War II Jean met and married Gordon Dennis while he was stationed in Grenada, MS. After the war Jean and Gordon settled in Mineral Wells, TX where Gordon later entered the ministry. Jean served with Gordon in United Methodist Churches in Venus, Cross Plains, Fort Worth and Temple, TX in addition to his administrative positions for the United Methodist Central Texas Conference in Cleburne, Brownwood and Fort Worth, TX. After much research work Jean help obtain a historical marker for the First United Methodist Church in Temple, TX. She was a former Cub Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, church youth sponsor and was involved in the United Methodist Women. Playing Bridge was one of Jeans favorite past times. She loved to cook for her family and friends who enjoyed the Southern recipes passed down from her mother.

Jean became involved in Community Theater at the age of 65 where she was originally in the dance chorus and later had several performing and speaking roles including Big Mama in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. As a breast cancer survivor Jean always maintained a positive attitude about life and often told stories of her earlier years and how her extended family combined resources to overcome the adversity of the Great Depression and the lasting impact it had on her values. Jean will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Gordon Dennis son, Jim Dennis father, Jim Kennedy stepfather, Sayle Womack and mother, Nadie Kennedy Womack.

Funeral Service: Monday, December 16, at 10 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Temple, TX.

Visitation: Sunday, December 15, from 2 4 PM at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, TX.

Survivors: Son, Hal Dennis and wife Perla of Fort Worth, TX son, David Dennis and wife Judy of Bedford, TX grandchildren, Buddy, Phillip and Trey great grandchildren, Ellaina and Andrew and a host of extended family and friends.

Memorials: Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the First United Methodist Church of Temple, 102 N. 2nd, Temple, TX 76501 or charity of your choice.