Margaret Marie Jennings

Sister Margaret Marie Jennings-Ware was born May 18, 1929, to the late William Paniel and Ella Beatrice Jennings in Greensboro, North Carolina. At an early age, Margaret accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. JB Ellis. Sister Margaret Jennings- received her formal education in the Greensboro Public School System and graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1946. She later pursued her education further and attended A&T College. She moved to Chicago and then New York City in the early 1950’s, where she continued her career as a Home Health Aid. She enjoyed taking care of her clients and greatly loved her family and friends. She was loved by all whom she came in contact with. Sister Margaret Jennings met and married Eddie Lee Ware in 1957, and to this union, three children were born. Missionary Margaret Jennings-Ware joined Berean Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Hylton L. James, where she served in the Missionary Ministry. She was a very active member and enjoyed reading her Bible. Her favorite Scripture was Psalms 27. Missionary Jennings-Ware proceeds in death by her husband Eddie Lee Ware, daughter Debbie Florene Ware, grandson Dana Franklin, and seven siblings: John Wesley Jennings, Raymond Jennings, Rufus Jennings, Gracie Harrison, Rebecca Taylor, Louise Williams, Pattie Mitchell. She is survived by four loving children, Elbert Jennings of Forks, Washington, Shelia (Isaac) Jackson of Rembert, SC, Rev. Dr. Randy L (Frances) Ware of Arverne, NY, and Stacy (Valerie) Ware, of Long Island City, NY. Eleven grandchildren; Eric Jennings, Erinn Jennings, Andre’ Jennings, Saige Amber Jennings, Keith Jackson, Ashley Ware, LeAnna Ware, Joshua Ware, Lamar Ware, Jocelyn Ware, and Ryan Ware. Nine great-grands; Calixta, Rebecca, Zaynan, Nezaiah, Loughran, Monaylina, Zarinna, Brandon, Brianna, and many other relatives and friends. =========== ================ ================= =============== POEM In tears we saw you sinking and watched you fade away; Our hearts were almost broken, We wanted you to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain. How could we wish you back with us to suffer that again? It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For a part of us went with you The day God called you home. Sorrowfully Submitted by the Family

Margaret Marie Jennings

March 18, 1929 - March 21, 2023