Heaven rejoiced Aug. 29, 2013 as one of its precious saints Mrs. Winnie Louise Hennessee age 95 of Malakoff, passed from this earth and entered heaven’s gates.
Mrs. Hennessee was born on October 4, 1917 in Farmersville, Texas to Oscar and Stella Young Hawkins.
She married her soul mate TJ Hennessee and together they served in the ministry of the gospel until his passing. Winnie served in the ministry for 65 years.
Mrs. Hennessee is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Stella Hawkins, her blessed husband TJ Hennessee, granddaughter Darinda Hennessee Rogers, and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughter Betty Weaks and husband Ray; son David Hennessee and wife Jo; granddaughters Diana Hayes and husband Tommy, Lisa Street and husband Phillip; great-grandchildren Cameron Rogers, Colt Rogers, Jason Hayes, Holly James, Parker Street, Karson Street. Her beautiful legacy continues with eight great-great grandchildren: Macie Gonzalez, Raeleigh Pierce, Kylee James, Ryker James, Heartlee James, Ellee Commander, Brooklee Hayes, and Jack Hayes.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 from 2-3 p.m. at the Hilltop Worship Center 815 E. Royall Blvd., Malakoff. Services followed at 3 p.m. with Bro. Tommy Hayes and Bro. Arnold Walker officiating. Interment will be in the Malakoff Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Cameron Rogers, Derek Rogers, Jason Hayes, Terry James, Phillip Street, Parker Street, and Karson Street,
Under the direction of Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.tomlinsonfuneral.com.