Vernetta Jennings

Alan A. Battle Active Pallbearers Ernest C. Battle Celebrating The Life and Legacy of
Lawrence J. Battle Daniel A. Flores
Mario A. Flores Michael J. Nevels

Honorary Pallbearers Ronald Carter
Joe Jennings
Michael Battle
Carl E. Jennings

Our Sincerest Gratitude... Our Gift God’s Gift
May 25, 1930 January 21, 2019
The family acknowledges with sincere appreciation, the many prayers, phone calls, texts,
comforting words, floral arrangements and all expressions of kindness shown during this
time of bereavement. We thank the Windsor Village Church family for their love and support.
We also express special thanks to 21st Century Home Care providers and Vantage Hospice for
their service of caring for mom. Additionally, we’d like to thank, Mrs. Minnie Hubbard who
has been mom’s traveling companion, the ladies of the “Birthday Club” and other friends who
were always available to fill in when there was a need for the family. Please know that you are
in our hearts and we truly thank God for you in our lives.

- The Family

And She Shall Rest at

Paradise South Cemetery
16000 Cullen Blvd. • Pearland, Texas 77581

Guided With Love by: Vernetta Marie Jennings

Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. Services Held:
“Trusted For Generations” Friday, the 8th day of February, 2019
5730 Calhoun Road • Houston, Texas 77021
Phone: (713) 747-9604 Fax: (713) 741-5849 Eleven O’clock in the Morning
Web: www.johnsonfuneralhomeinc.com The Windsor Village Church Family at The Power Center
Craig A. Johnson, Funeral Director
12401 S. Post Oak Rd. • Houston, Texas 77045
Designed & Printed by: Minister Raymond Bady, Officiating
Memorial Programs & Etc. by Myron Bruines© 832.506.0434

“Retaining The Memories, Maintaining The Integrity, Sustaining The Legacy”

Vernetta’s Legacy Expression of Love

On Monday, January 21, 2019, Ms. Vernetta Marie Battle Jennings mother of Brenda Holmes Caring for my mom has been an honor and one of obedience to God.
and Joetta Nevels passed away at age 88. I knew I was called to care for her, but truly didn’t understand the
Vernetta was born on May 25, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Reverend Mordecai Calvin magnitude of the job at hand. Over the last ten years, mom has been
and Annie Battle. She was also affectionally known as “Mom”, “Snooky” and “V.J.” Her my partner and we have enjoyed movies, plays, concerts, worship
grandchildren lovingly called her Nanny. services, family gatherings and road trips to visit friends and family.
She received her Bachelor of Education/Home Economics degree from Tuskegee University I have matured in so many ways and my faith and belief that God
in Tuskegee, AL, where she was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. will do what He says He will do in His Word, has been tested. I’ve
She worked as a Dietitian at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL. She had a heart for learned to trust God in all things, to choose life, and enjoy the journey
children and the gift of teaching where she was part owner of Battle Daycare in Houston. He has planned for me. He has been with me every step of the way
She also taught school throughout Texas and later retired from the Kansas City Kansas and has provided whatever was needed. I give God all the glory for
Public School system in 1990. After retiring she relocated back to Houston to help care for allowing me to care for my mom during this season of her life.
her parents, where she joined St. John’s UMC and later became a member of the Windsor
Village Church Family until her death. Joetta J. Nevels
Vernetta met and married Alray Kennedy in Birmingham, AL and to that union Brenda
Raye was born. Her youngest daughter, Joetta Rene was born from the union of her second
marriage to Joe Jennings.
Vernetta valued education and encouraged her daughters to be independent and successful
by completing their college education. She had amazingly strong faith, loved God and
always knew He would take care of her. She had the extraordinary ability to effortlessly
start a conversation with those she didn’t know. Her easy-going and empathetic nature
caused her to be a helping hand to anyone in need. Her favorite saying was, “Make me a
blessing, Lord I pray.” Her hobbies included dancing, playing cards, cooking, and shopping.
She truly enjoyed supporting and caring for her children and she joyfully helped raise her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her heart’s desire was for her family to love God
and support each other. She was known for her fiery tongue, unconditional love, spirit of
forgiveness, compassion, and empathy for others.
Vernetta was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Mordecai Calvin and Annie Battle,
brothers, Mordecai Calvin Battle, Jr. and Ewart H. Battle, and daughter, Brenda Holmes. To
cherish her memory, she leaves daughter, Joetta J. Nevels, granddaughters, Leticia Flores
and Jornae Rideaux, great-grandchildren, Mario Flores, Daniel Flores, and Chelsea Flores,
her sister Eulalia Battle Warner, her former spouse, Joe Jennings, a host of nieces and
nephews, caregivers and friends.

A Legacy of Love Celebrating Her Spirit

A wife, a mother, a grandma too. Hymn of Praise...................................................................................................Windsor Village
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight. Reading of the Holy Scriptures:
You gave us strength, you gave us might. Old Testament..........................................................................................Jennifer Jones
A stranger person would be hard to find.
And in your heart, you were always kind. Genesis 12:2-3
You fought for us all in one way or another.
Not just as a wife not just as a mother. New Testament................................................................................Demetress Winfield
Romans 8:35-39
For all of us you gave your best.
Now the time has come or you to rest. Prayer of Comfort.........................................................................................................Ivee Syon
So, go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep.
Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep. Selection......................................................................................................Yvonne Washington
“Soon I Will Be Done”
Author Unknown
Expressions........................................................................................................Juanita Delaney
Alan Battle

Jornae Rideaux

Selection..............................................................................................................Ernest C. Battle
“My Tribute”

Eulogy...................................................................................................Minister Raymond Bady

Funeral Directors in Charge

Recessional................................................................................................Ministers and Family