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Willie Etta Jennings and her daughter Kathy Jennings.
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WillieEtta Jennings Celebrates 104th Birthday

Avatar photo by Bonita Gooch March 19, 2023March 20, 2023

At 104 years old, Willie Etta Jennings is a bright, articulate woman with the memory of a person half her age.  She’s full of great stories, energy and still has a lot of passion for serving her community. Born on March 8, 1910 in Lathrop, MO, Willie Etta moved to Kansas City to finish her […]

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