Edna Mae Jennings

Edna Mae Jennings Wilson, 78, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Edna was born January 24, 1937 "in the red brick house" in Leslie, Ark. to Brad and Effie Jennings. She grew up in Memphis, Tenn. where she attended Southside High School, went to beauty school, and then worked as a beautician at Goldsmith's. She and her former husband, Leon Wilson, had four children. Edna was a homemaker who was always involved in her children's school activities and in her church. Edna went to college at UALR as an adult and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education at the age of 45! She taught music in Little Rock Public Schools for 17 years. Being a mother was her most important role: she loved and cared for her children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Always the nurturer, she took care of friend's children and then cared for the elderly after she retired. Mom loved to sing and play the piano. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time in Mt. View, Ark. where she took art lessons and developed a love of painting. She was passionate about her faith and love for God. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Juanita Reynolds; and two brothers, Leon and Richard Jennings. She is survived by special friend, Marvin Morrow; two brothers, Thad Jennings and twin brother, Edgar (Susan) Jennings; son, Ivan (Stacy) Wilson; daughters: Ravonda (Steve) Jones, Kermie (Rea) Gladstone, and Kenda (Steve) Shields; eleven grandchildren: Tyler (Jennifer), Brandon, Bill (Sarah), Ben (Jennifer), Nicole, Christina, Madelyn, Madison, Hayden, Halle, and Hayden; and two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Will. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Assembly of God Church, 11120 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72212; Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org; or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300. Celebration of Life service will be at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Little Rock at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 3 with Pastor Dwayne Maynard officiating. Interment will follow at Leslie Cemetery, Leslie, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.