Patricia Jenison

Patricia Anne Donica Jenison was born May 27, 1927, in Cardin, Oklahoma in her parents’ home. She peacefully went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2009. Pat was the eldest of four children and grew up in Miami, Oklahoma in a house next to the Neosho River. She attended Phillips University graduating with a degree in Christian Education. It was in college where she met her future husband, Gerald Arlow Jenison (Jerry). Following college, Pat worked as a case worker for a few years before being selected as the Director of Christian Education for Pennsylvania Avenue Christian Church in Oklahoma City. It was in this church where Pat and Jerry were married on February 15th, 1953, and first began their life long dedication of working with young people. They made their first home in Tulsa, Oklahoma before moving to a farm outside of Siloam Springs, AR where they raised their four children. From 1962 through 1966, Pat and Jerry served as house parents and educators for Cookson Hills Christian School where Pat also served as music director. After returning to their farm, Pat taught school first in the Gravette School system and then in Siloam Springs. One of the highlights of her teaching career was being selected the interim choral director in Siloam. With this appointment came the privilege of taking the glee club to the district contest where they earned high honors plus the right to go to the state contest. She was known for her love of teaching, choral directing, camping, fishing, and spending time at her lake home with friends and family, as well as, sports, poetry writing and witticisms; of which she had one for every occasion. She played softball from the age of 5 until the age of 54, coached numerous softball teams, and for several years was the director of the Softball Association in Siloam. She was a member and served as former president of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority, the Arkansas Reading Council, and Hanna Moss Circle. She was a charter member of Twin Springs Christian Church; now Community Christian Fellowship. Throughout the years, Pat and Jerry ministered to hundreds of young people through youth groups, sponsorships, and Sunday School classes. Pat was loved, admired and respected by all who knew her, and her loving spirit and unfailing faith influenced many, many lives. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Rick Jenison, one granddaughter, Jennica Holloway and one sister, Bette Sue Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Jenison of Siloam Springs; two sons, Mike Jenison and wife Judy of Oklahoma City, and Jerry (Jeep) Jenison, and wife Julie of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Julianne (Juli) Stec and husband Steve of Fort Smith; one daughter-in-law, Luann Jenison of Siloam Springs; five grandsons, Aaron, Jay, Kelby, Corey and Amia; five granddaughters, Heather, Jerra, KaLee, Jettie, and Jennon; one great grandson, Hunter, one brother, Claude E. Doncia, Jr.; one sister, Nancy Seauve; one long-time, beloved friend, Joyce Anne Munn; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for the service will be Aaron Jenison, Kelby Jenison, Corey Jenison, Jay Jenison, Amia Stec, and Del Holloway. Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M., Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Community Christian Fellowship, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with Jay Foley and Jonathan Seauve officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

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Patricia Jenison

May 27, 1927 - April 15, 2009