Willingham, Jeanette J.

Faithful Member Of Greater Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

  • Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Jeanette J. Willingham
Jeanette J. Willingham
Jeanette J. Willingham, 77, passed away on March 12, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1945, in Gainesville, Ga. Jeanette worked as a school patrol officer for over 30 years and with the Walden Security Company. She was a faithful member of Greater Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess and chaired the Women's Day celebration for several years. Jeanette loved shopping. Buying hats was one of her greatest pleasures.

She was predeceased by her mother, Ruby Clay; daughter, Carmen Renee Knowles; husband, Clarence Willingham.
She leaves to cherish precious memories, two daughters, Jacqueline Candie Pinckney and Keisha King; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Public viewing will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, followed immediately by a funeral service in the Chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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