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Jennings, Catherine A.

September 21, 1947 –
 August 5, 2015

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Catherine (Kate) Ann Mary Jennings, (aka. Fongers, Dornes) of Fort Worth/ North Richland Hills passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.  Her Celebration of Life will be withheld at 816 Eastcliff, Euless Tx., 76040 Saturday August 15, 2015 at 4pm. God chose it was her time to join him, but during her time with us, she raised 2 children, finished 3 Master Degrees and served our country in the US Army as an Officer Pediatric Nurse in  Scholfield Barracks Oahu, Hawii.  Downtown Fort Worth Harris Hospital was graced by her life, experience and education for 15 years as The Vice President.  She also played a large roll in developing and starting the Care Flight Program and the Donor Program.  Kate loved life and always made everyone feel welcome.  Kate was born in Ottawa Kansas Sept. 21, 1947. Survivors: Brother Greg Dornes, Children: oldest son Michael John Fongers, and youngest son James Zachary Fongers, daughter-in law Stephanie Kuepper, grandchildren, Cooper, Mykayla, Riley Fongers.   Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061   Catherine Jennings 1

    Rick & Gwen hsrper
    12 Aug 2015
    12:22pm

    We are so sorry for your loss Mikey and jimmy! She really accomplished a lot in life. I know you will miss her dearly. Hope to see you soon. ❤️

    Jodi Bickerstaff
    12 Aug 2015
    2:31pm

    I will miss you my dear sweet friend. My life is richer having known you.
    Jodi

    Cristy Bickerstaff
    12 Aug 2015
    2:51pm

    I always loved talking and hanging out with Kate anytime I got to be in her presence through her friends. I always learned something from her. I’ll never forget the last conversation we had. She was a joy to know. I loved Kate the great! She was an absolute one of a kind gal! Her family and friends are in my prayers.

    Wendy Newkirk
    13 Aug 2015
    8:32am

    Kate was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend in person.

    Gary Morrison & Family
    13 Aug 2015
    3:38pm

    Mikey,JZ and Kate’s family. The Morrison family extends our sympathies and love to you and the family. Your Mom (and Father)played a major role in many of our lives throughout their lives; we have lost good friends. We have many remembrances of your Mother and Gary was most happy to have the opportunity to visited with your Mom just a few days before her passing.

    God be with you all. She and your Father are missed by our family but blessed to have known them.

    Gary, Terry and the kids

    Chrissy Corbin
    14 Aug 2015
    8:30am

    I always loved talking to you when we were at Mikey and Steph’s. Your accomplishments in life are amazing and inspiring. You will be missed, Kate. We love you and will see you on the other Side.

    Janet Bell Whitson
    28 Sep 2015
    1:10pm

    The Ladywood High School Class of 1965 had its 50th reunion this past weekend of Sept 26 & 27, 2015. Most of us had not seen Cathy in 25 years and she was dearly missed and fondly remembered. My prayers, and I know they are joined with those of other alumnae, are with her and our seven other deceased classmates.

    Margaret Thill Lane
    28 Sep 2015
    11:22pm

    I knew Catherine from grade school at St. Michael and High School at Ladywood in Livonia. I talked with her at the 25 year reunion. Her classmates at Ladywood are sad that she is gone. Our prayers are with her family.

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