Demetrice Jackson Jennings

God saw the road had gotten rough and the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed her eyes and whispered, “Peace be Thine”. The worried hours, the days of pain and sleepless nights are past. The ever-patient worn-out frame has found sweet rest at last. On August 23, 2020, the trumpet sounded, and the Lord said to his faithful servant, “Well done my child, come on home, your work is done” enter this Kingdom and rest. Demetrice was 55 years young. Demetrice began her journey of her earthly life on November 23,1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the daughter to union of the late George Jackson and Gwendolyn Jackson. Demetrice accepted Christ at an early age. She was educated in the New Orleans Public School System, a proud graduate of John McDonough Senior High School, Class of 1982. Demetrice continued her studies at Delgado Community College. In her later years, she moved to Stanton Island, New and attended Central Baptist Church. During her journey, Demetrice was reared back to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana and was employed at Wal-Mart as a Shipping and Receiving clerk for the past 27 years. On September 5, 2008, Demetrice was united in Holy Matrimony to “The Love of her Life”, Mr. Kenneth Jennings of 12 wonderful years, which is today. Happy Anniversary Kenneth and Demetrice! Demetrice enjoyed traveling with her husband and grandkids (as you can see from the photos). She was very family oriented and could be seen gathering with her sisters having a good time. She leaves to cherish in her memories; the love of her life, Kenneth Jennings; her only beautiful and loving daughter, Marshanique Stevenson (Dedrick, Sr.). Her grandchildren whom Demetrice adored; Dedrick Green, Jr., Kelsey, Kingston, Kingsley, and Khaza Thomas, her loving sisters; LaShorn, Trina, Nina and Trisdon Jackson, bonus children; Kelvin Jennings, Kenneth Thomas (Dominique), Kenneth and Kenisha Shaw, her aunts; Beverly David (Charles) of Louisville, Kentucky, Florence Jackson, Christine, Doris and Regine Stewart, her godchildren; Danita Marshal, and Johnell Williams. Along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, many lifelong friends; Annice Davis, Vanessa Summer, Deanine Wilks and Ernestine Bacchus and loyal neighbors. Demetrice is preceded in death by; her parents, George Jackson and Gwendolyn Jackson, her brother; Damon Jackson, her grandparents; Henry Stewart and Elizabeth Stewart, and Leola Jones, her aunts; Betty Jean Cooper and Lucille Stewart Johnson (Tessie), her uncles; Henry, Leonard and Warren Stewart and Lionel Jackson. Demetrice has always to maintain and exemplified a kind and pleasant spirit. She will always be remembered for her double dimples and her perfect smile to match. Demetrice will be sadly and deeply missed by her family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm. Interment: Providence Park Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, please practice social distancing and a mask is required to attend service. The funeral will be streamed live on D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Facebook page at 1:00 pm. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guestbook, leave well wishes, share memories and condolences for family.

Demetrice Jackson Jennings

August 25, 2020