Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Gene Jennings Templeton, age 84, of Taft, TN will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Seth Philbrick officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12pm until 3pm on Wednesday at Higgins.
Mrs. Templeton was born October 17, 1939, in Lincoln County, TN to the late James Newton and Julia Louise Nix Jennings. She was a much-loved mother of four children and wife of 61 years to Malcolm Don Templeton. Gene was a homemaker and a teacher’s assistant at Eighth District School for 6 years, and she also worked alongside her husband as beekeeper and on their farm. She was a member of the Molino FCE for 55 years. Gene was a member of the Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church where she was a faithful servant to the Lord. She passed away September 7, 2024, after a brief illness.
Survivors include her children, Sherry Bartlett, Chuck (Connie) Templeton, Pam (Tim) Crabtree; daughter-in-law, Katie Templeton Halcomb (Chris); grandchildren, Shannon Cornwell, Chanse (Catherine) Bartlett, Shae (Jordan) Meeks, Corey Crabtree, Courtney (Murphy) Crabtree, Haley (Nick) Hursey, Jacob Crabtree, Carson Templeton, Caroline Templeton, Eric (Lora) Hill, Toby (Tim) Meixner; 13 great-grandchildren, and many extended family members. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Templeton was preceded in death by her husband, Don Templeton; son Brannon Templeton; son-in-law, Steve Bartlett; and her siblings, Lyda Jennings, Vida Yates, Thomas Gilbert Jennings, Lilburn Jennings, Wilburn Jennings, Eskin Jennings, and James Newton Jennings II.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville ARP Church, 1720 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Emma Gene Jennings Templeton.
19 Comments To "Emma Gene Jennings Templeton"
#1 Comment By Debbie (Richard) Tucker On September 9, 2024 @ 4:51 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers
#2 Comment By Kathy Shook Brown On September 9, 2024 @ 4:57 pm
Prayers for all the family. Such a beautiful lady, inside and out. Always smiling and willing to help.
#3 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On September 9, 2024 @ 5:22 pm
Gene was a wonderful lady. She was always kind and thoughtful to others. Our family felt loved by Gene and Don. We will be thinking of each of you in the days ahead. Many prayers of peace and comfort to you all, Gary & Brenda
#4 Comment By Jeff and Pam Towry On September 9, 2024 @ 5:37 pm
Sherry, Chuck, Pam, and families,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Mrs. Gene was a very sweet, kind woman whom we know will be greatly missed. May our loving God comfort you with His peace which surpasses all understanding and precious memories of Gene’s life.
#5 Comment By Denise Lindsey Smith & Rickey Smith On September 9, 2024 @ 9:53 pm
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious mother! I loved her class in high school, and always looked forward to seeing her
may GOD be with you and your family during this difficult time.
#6 Comment By Katie Womack On September 10, 2024 @ 11:18 am
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you all during this very difficult time . 🙏❤️
#7 Comment By Wanda Preston On September 10, 2024 @ 11:31 am
To all. Emma Gene’s family, I am so sad about the passing of my sweet and beautiful cousin. She and Don are now together again, forever. Blessings on all of you!
#8 Comment By DeLois Thompson On September 10, 2024 @ 3:43 pm
To the family,
Sending my deepest sympathy. Praying GOD will wrap His loving and caring arms around each one of you, during these hard days.
#9 Comment By Allen Dale On September 10, 2024 @ 4:25 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Emma Gene. May the Lord bless you. Many fond memories of growing up in Molino and attending Molino school.
#10 Comment By Ronnie Thomas On September 10, 2024 @ 5:47 pm
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ms. Templeton. I remember when she and Ms. Conger were my teachers back when l went to 8th District School. So many great memories that I will always remember as well as cherish as long as I live. Those 2 Teachers that I was Blessed to have, have definitely left an everlasting impact in my life. May God Continue to Bless You All.
#11 Comment By Sheree McGee On September 10, 2024 @ 7:58 pm
Another great loss for our Jennings family. I loved her so much. She was so beautiful and soft spoken. A rarity in the Jennings family. She and I were pregnant at the same time. She with her 4th and me with my 1st. I grew up close with my cousins and love them all …. Sherry, Pam and Chuck. Our hearts hurt for her family
#12 Comment By Robin D Shelton On September 11, 2024 @ 8:04 am
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Templeton’s death. I did not know her but I do know her family members and my thoughts will be with each of you as you grieve your precious Mother and grandmother.
#13 Comment By Mike &Jeanie Hyde On September 11, 2024 @ 8:04 am
We are sorry for your loss. Gene was a wonderful Mother, Wife and friend. She will be missed by all she knew. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#14 Comment By Meredith Sheffield Vijil On September 11, 2024 @ 11:06 am
My condolences to the Templeton family. Emma Gene was a remarkable lady and it was a great honor to have her join the cousins in the Sheffield family.
#15 Comment By Sharon Williams On September 11, 2024 @ 12:33 pm
sending prayers for all at this most difficult time. she was a sweet lady and will be greatly missed by all.
#16 Comment By Ursula Berngruber On September 11, 2024 @ 4:49 pm
Dietmar and I are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was the quintessential Southern lady, always elegant, kind ,and gracious. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Peace be with all of her family.
#17 Comment By Billy and Cindy Langford On September 11, 2024 @ 5:48 pm
Sherry- praying for your family- enjoyed seeing your family at Champ— a very special place to us and the Jennings- a beautiful snd kind lady
#18 Comment By Diane Mitchell Staten On September 17, 2024 @ 6:10 pm
Very sad to hear about my sweet cousin, Gene. A beautiful and sweet lady. Gives our family extra grief to lose her and my Aunt Betty June Riddle so close together.
#19 Comment By L. Susan Fife Stroup On September 20, 2024 @ 9:02 am
Sherry and Pam, Gene was such a wonderful woman. Momma always loved working with Ms. Gene. May you feel her presence in your heart and soul every day.