Lila Holtz Jennings, age 95, of Pickens, South Carolina, born June 15, 1924 went to be with her Lord on October 3, 2019. Born in Batavia, New York, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Holtz and Adora Jollian Holtz and wife of the late Roy Wilson Jennings.
She leaves behind son Jack Jennings (Rene` Jennings) of Easley SC and two daughters Barbara Paris of Easley, SC, Beverly Hand (Ronald W Hand, Jr.) of Pickens SC and Michelle Parsons Vissage (Jeremiah Vissage) of Six Mile, SC, daughter-in-law Phyllis Davis Jennings of Easley, SC and son-in-law James Raines of Taylors, SC. Lila’s extended family included 16 loving grandchildren and 24 adorable and precious great-grands.
Lila is predeceased by a brother Rowland Holtz, a son Roy W Jennings, Jr. and two daughters Diana Lindsey and Anita Raines.
Lila served our country during World War II in the United States Navy right out of high school. She worked on US Navy planes during her military service. She attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Easley, SC. She loved reading, playing cards and watching Clemson football. She even enjoyed rides on her motorcycle with her late husband Roy. Lila was retired from Cornell Dubilier where she served in manufacturing.
A service will be held at the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 7, 2019 with a visitation before the service from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Huntington Research, P.O. Box 912, Salado TX 76571.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Jennings’ family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com
