Joyce Walling Jennings

January 12, 1928 - March 4, 2020

Joyce Mary Walling Jennings, age 92, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away on March 4th, 2020 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mint Hill, North Carolina. Joyce was born on January 12, 1928, in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the daughter of the late Stephen Miles and Marguerite Estella King Walling. She grew up in rural New York State and graduated with stellar marks in typing and shorthand. She married Frank Junior Jennings in 1946. Together they made their home and raised their three children, first in New York, then later Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina. Once her children were in school, she went on to work in elementary school cafeterias, making thousands of children’s days with her warm food and even warmer smile. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family, travelling to new places, shopping for good deals, tending to her flower beds, and baking her famous cookies and muffins. Joyce was preceded in death by Frank, her husband of 55 years, and her son Frank Edward Jennings. She is survived by her brother, Louie Walling; her children Steve Jennings and Mardy Watson (Tom); her grandchildren Frank Jennings (Emily), Brian Jennings (Kelli), and Amanda Joyce (Randall); and several great-grandchildren. Later in life, her optimistic outlook and radiant smile won over most everyone she encountered, and many came to think of her as their own Grandma. Joyce's family is grateful to both Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region for the kind care they provided to both Joyce and her family. Joyce's family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. They will receive friends Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC, 28105. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, or to a charity of your choice, are appreciated.