Anita Jennings, 70
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Anita Jennings, 70, of 54 Mill St. died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at her home.
Born in North Adams on Dec. 30, 1944, a daughter of Oliff and Blanche Coppersmith Harwood, she graduated from the former Williamstown High School.
Mrs. Jennings was employed for more than 25 years as a cafeteria worker at Williamstown Elementary School.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed watching football, especially the Patriots.
Her husband, William Calvin Jennings, whom she married on May 8, 1965, died Aug. 18, 2008.
She leaves two daughters, Tammy A. Jennings of Williamstown and Tracy A. Peterson and her husband, Justin Peterson Sr., of Auburn, Ga.; two sons, William C. Jennings and his wife, Tammy L., of Williamstown and Walter C. Jennings and his companion, Shaunna Porter, of Pittsfield; three brothers, Austin Harwood, Harry Harwood and Leonard Harwood; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her sister, Geraldine Kornn, and two brothers Frederick and Moses Harwood.
FUNERAL NOTICE - A funeral to celebrate the life of Mrs. Jennings will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown.
Calling hour will be held on Tuesday from noon until the time of the funeral.