In Memory

Frances Kenning (Teacher)

Frances Kenning was born in Bowling Green, KY on June 8, 1911. She graduated from the University of Western Kentucky in 1930, and went on to do post graduate studies in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin. Upon returning to Bowling Green she taught school and became active in Girl Scouting. In 1937, she moved to Jacksonville as the North Florida Director of the Girl Scouts, a position she held until 1946. As Girl Scout Director, Frances (a.k.a. Sequoia) ran Camp Chowenwaw in Jacksonville and Camp Deer Lake in Ocala throughout World War II. In 1944, she married Harry Kenning, a lifetime Field Representative with the American Red Cross and had their three children. In 1960, she returned to teaching math and science at DuPont High School and later at Woflson High School where she taught until retirement in 1978. Frances and Harry were early and active members of the South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. They both dedicated their lives to others through Teaching, Scouting, Red Cross, Church and their life long friendships with the many people they touched. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Harry in 1968 and by her daughter Martha Bartel of Dallas, Texas in 2001. She is survived by her sons Pete Kenning and John Kenning; eight grandchildren, Donny Jackson, Patty Lynn Walker, Jennifer Kenning, Julie Kenning, Josh Kenning, Patrick Kenning, Harry Kenning and Kelly Kenning; and three great grandchildren, Jackson Walker, Pierce Walker and Greg Jackson. A memorial Service will be held at 3pm this Friday at the South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church in San Marco. Dr. Vincent Kolh will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please give Memorial Donations to the South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 2137 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Published in the Florida Times-Union from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2005



 
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03/11/21 04:42 PM #1    

William Patrick [Pat] Hinely

Mrs. Kenning taught Geometry and, through the proofs that were part and parcel to it, also introduced us to the process of logic. She opened those doors, and her gifts still serve me well, geometry in visual design and aesthetics (specifically, composition in photography) and logic in most all intellectual endeavors. She was obviously a very good teacher if she could successfully get through to someone who listened only as occasionally as I did. I was never much of a math person, yet, scholastically, Geometry class was the highlight of my sophomore year. Thank you, Frances Kenning! 


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