of Twin Falls, ID
September 20, 1920 - April 7, 2024
Verlie Etta Jennings, age 103, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born in Searcy County, Arkansas on September 20th, 1920 to John Alexander Harrell and Martha Ochie Leslie Harrell. Verlie married Duvol Bryan Jennings on September 10th, 1937 and they raised two children, Delores and Larry.
Verlie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who was the heart and soul of her family. She and her husband operated the first Grade A automated dairy farm in Searcy County, beginning in the mid 1950's. She and Duvol worked side by side on the farm all the years of his life. They never left each other's side. When you saw Verlie, Duvol was always close beside. They enjoyed dancing together and were known for going to dances on the weekends. Verlie was a devout Christian and read her bible often. She attended the First Baptist Church in Marshall for many years. She was a terrific cook and no one ever left hungry after being at her home. Verlie will be missed greatly by all those who knew her.
Survivors include her children, Dr. Larry Jennings and wife, Tammy of Marshall and Delores Peterson and husband, Hubert Charles Peterson, MD of Liberal, Kansas; 11 grandchildren, Bryan Jennings (Jessica) of Nantucket, MA, Leah Jennings-Johnson, DMD (Duncan), Leslie Jennings-Harper (Chad) and James Jennings all of Fayetteville, AR, Lucas Jennings of San Francisco, CA, Zoe Jennings of Salt Lake City, UT, Alex Jennings-Coffman of Jonesboro, AR, Cheryl Peterson-Wheeler (Seth) of Twin Falls, ID, Kirk Peterson, MD (Carrie) of Twin Falls, ID, Alan Peterson, MD of Lewiston, ID and Judge Clinton Peterson (Fernanda) of Liberal, KS; seventeen great-grandchildren and siblings, Nancy Ruth Harrell Yocham of Marshall and Tom Harrell of Mesa, AZ.
Verlie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ochie Harrell; her husband, Duvol Jennings and siblings, Gladys Martha Brunner, John Dee Harrell and Sam Sawyer Harrell.
Funeral services for Verlie will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens where Verlie will be laid to rest beside her husband, Duvol Bryan Jennings, who passed away in 2010. Bearers will be James Jennings, Lucas Jennings, Clint Peterson, Calvin Peterson, Clint Peterson Jr. and Duncan Johnson.
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22 Condolence(s)
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Friday, April 19, 2024
What a lovely woman! My heart goes out to the family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Melissa Smyth
Friday, April 19, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Granny Verlie. Thinking of you all.
glenda lewis house
Friday, April 19, 2024
just got home yesterday from Marshall and saw this. prayers for you doc. i think she raised a fine man in you.
Jennifer Spurlock
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Dr Jennings and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sonya Parks
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Pat Halsted
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Prayers of peace and comfort for your entire family.
Nina Baysinger
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Deepest sympathy
SHELLEY PARKER
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim and Bev Horton
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Nathan and Bridget (Horton) Treadwell
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
We're so sorry for your loss. Verlie was a classy lady. I know she will be missed. Prayers for the whole family.
Amanda R Casey
Monday, April 15, 2024
Sorry for your loss Dr Jennings, Zoey,Lucas,Alex, and James and the rest of the family. Praying for you all.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Sunday, April 14, 2024
So sorry hear this. Mr and Mrs Jennings were good people and both were friends of mine
Beth Mitzi Harrison
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Dr Jennings & family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your family member - Mom /grandma .
Albert & Anna Maze
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time.
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt and Jeff
Saturday, April 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet person. Praying for the family.
Laura B England
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Dear Jennings family,
What a lovely lady Ms Verlie was! Charming to visit with, great sense of humor, and loved by all who knew her! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and comfort,
Laura and Granny Vernie
Brenda Lewis
Thursday, April 11, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She was a very sweet lady and I always liked visiting with her when I worked at the Leslie Post Office. God bless each of you during this time.
Shawna Jolly- Wilbanks & Johnny Wilbanks
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Dr Jennings and Family- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Momma. I did not know her but we love Dr J and we pray that God gives you all strength, peace and comfort during this most difficult time of grief.
LexieFord
Thursday, April 11, 2024
So sorry dr an family for your loss of your mother may God bless an comfort all as only he can
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
So sorry to hear about your mother, passing away. We send you all our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Judy Griggs
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. I truly thought a lot of your mother and dad. Met up with them at dances. Prayers for you and family members. God Bless.
Betty Barnes
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Dr. Jennings and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We didn't know her, but we sure love Dr. Jennings and all he has done for us. We pray the Lord will give you comfort and peace during this time. Love and prayers. Betty and Ray