wfn.org | DISABILITIES CONCERNS LEADER DIES SUDDENLY

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23-Jan-95

           DISABILITIES CONCERNS LEADER DIES SUDDENLY 
 
                     by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Nancy Jennings, a long time leader in efforts 
to heighten awareness in the Presbyterian Church and society about 
the concerns of persons with disabilities, died suddenly Jan. 22 
at her home here. 
 
     While the exact cause of death has not been determined, 
doctors believe she died as a result of a seizure. 
 
     Jennings was a founding member of Presbyterians for 
Disabilities Concerns (PDC), serving as president of that group for 
a number of years.  She was also well known in Santa Fe Presbytery 
and the New Mexico Council of Churches for her patient but 
persistent work for the inclusion of all people in the life of the 
church and society. 
 
     She had just completed a leadership role on behalf of PDC at 
the 1995 Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association 
biennial conference in New Orleans.  PDC is one of the constituent 
networks of the association. 
 
     Services for Nancy Jennings will be held Friday, Jan. 27, at 
First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque.  She is survived by her 
husband and two sons and their families. 
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