Jennie May Gallentine, age 85, of Missouri Valley, passed away Feb. 11, 2025, at Azria Health Longview Home. Jennie was born on Sept. 30, 1939, to Chancey and Evelyn (Chamberlain) Adams in Mondamin. Jennie graduated from Modale High School. She ran Jennie’s Café for many years, worked at Super 8 in Missouri Valley, and babysat in her home. She was a member of the Modale Legion Auxiliary and also served on the Modale City Council. Jennie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, crossword puzzles and playing bingo.
Jennie is survived by her children, Clifford (Cathy) Gallentine of Onawa, Nancy Cox of Logan, Lynda (Mike) Johnston of Modale, and Jeanette (Kent) Beebe of Missouri Valley; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Charley (Rachel) Adams of Gibbon, Allen Adams of Council Bluffs, and Blair (Bonnie) Adams of Modale; sisters, Louise Tietgen of Uehling, Neb., and Rena (James) Ford of Modale and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jennie was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law Tim Cox; grandson Ryan Johnston; great-grandson Oliver Neary; brother Frances Adams; sisters Blendina Cooper, Georgia Garnette, Edina Wede.
Celebration of Life will be Feb. 22, at 2p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Modale. Arrangements made by Hennessey Funeral Home. Online Condolences, www.hennesseyonline.com.
