Obituary
Rebecca S. (Cissell) Jenne, 77, passed away in the early morning hours of December 30, 2022, while at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born in Washington on July 9, 1945, to Delos and Dorothy (Padgett) Cissell. On December 7, 1963, she married the love of her life, Dennis Jenne, Sr. Together, they created a loving home for their three children.
Rebecca had been employed at Eastgate Manor where she was a housekeeper for twenty-nine years.
Rebecca enjoyed going for walks and loved watching Western movies. However, she was happiest when spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Vincennes Avenue Wesleyan Church in Washington, and taught Sunday School there for several years.
Those who mourn Rebecca's passing include her husband, Dennis Jenne, Sr.; son, Dennis (Diana) Jenne, Jr. of Washington; and daughter, Gloria (Allen) Williams of Vincennes. Rebecca's beloved grandchildren are: Dennis "DJ" Jenne III; Shane Jenne; Eli Jenne; Alex Jenne; Chelsea (Ryan) Scott; and Brianna Jenne. She leaves four great-grandchildren.
Rebecca knew the sorrow that comes with loss with the passing of her parents, Delos and Dorothy Cissell; an infant daughter, Dorothy Shane Jenne; an infant grandson, Brandon Lee Jenne; and siblings: Patty Shelton; Walter Cissell; Reverend John Cissell; Donald Cissell; Wilbur Cissell; Linda Murray; and Eva Chadd.
Visitation for Rebecca S. Jenne will be 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington.
Funeral services for Rebecca S. Jenne will immediately follow the visitation and begin at 1:00 pm, also at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary. Pastor Jewel Gilley will officiate. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with Rebecca Jenne's arrangements.
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