Augusta Jennings' Obituary
Jennings-Augusta Jennings, 94, of Decatur passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at Fair Havens Christian Home.
Augusta was born June 20, 1916 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of William and Julia Lenz Phillips. Augusta was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a great seamstress and retired from Henrys Men’s Wear after many years of service.
Augusta leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Harry Eyestone, and daughter; Rose Marie Taylor, grandson; Phillip Taylor.
Augusta was greeted into Heaven by her parents, 2 bothers, 2 sisters and 1 great-grandson.
The family would like to thank Dr. Fritz and staff at Fair Havens Christian Home. She was cared for better than any First Lady of the United States.
A service to celebrate the life of Augusta will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2011 in the Chapel at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with interment to take place at a later date. Moran & Goebel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials for Augusta may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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