Caroline Jennings

Caroline Frank Jennings passed away peacefully in her home on January 17, 2018 following heroic battle with cancer. Caroline was born on November 27, 1961 in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Buck” Jennings; sister, Susie Hickman and husband, Dave; brothers, Johnny Frank, Dave Frank, and Jimmy Frank; and her parents, James and Lola Frank. She is survived by her daughter, Summer Reed and husband, Mark; grandsons, Matt Reed and Luke Reed; sisters, Pat Taylor and husband, W. C., and Brenda Gilliam and husband, Steve, as well as brother in law, Ryland Jennings; sister-in-law, Rebecca Jennings and husband, Mike Majors; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Frank and Mary Ann Frank. “Aunt Caroline” also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews, including: Jason Hickman and wife, Susan, Aaron Hickman, Jennifer Kimball and husband, Robert, Sherry Davidson, Dianne Delano and husband, Michael, Jed Gilliam and fiancée, Jana, Evan Gilliam and wife, Brandy, Kate Taylor and husband, David, Kelsey Jones and husband, Mike, and Jake Jennings and wife, Lindsey. Additionally, great-nieces and nephews, Tyson, Piper, Rowan, Sophie, Caleb, Amiya, Micah. Pacy, Gracie, Jossalin, Jubal, Jaden, Lola, Ava, Sydnee, Trey and Colton. Special friends, Mrs. Helen Lane, and Jimmy and Christine Wampler.
Caroline was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, and worked tirelessly to support, protect, and provide for those she loved.
A private memorial service was held at Gate City Funeral Home with family serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Jennings was buried at Holston View Cemetery.