Jeanenne Louise Walling

Jeanenne Louise Walling, 92, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living in Derby. She was born July 13, 1931 to James H. and June Harris Gibson at their farmhouse 5 miles east of Chambers, NE.

On August 16, 1953 she married Daryl Walling in rural Ewing, Nebraska. She served as a pastor’s wife for over 20 years. She displayed her skills in playing the piano, singing, teaching students, mentoring women and her gift of hospitality. Many missionaries shared a meal of her chicken souffle and many individuals and couples were encouraged by her example of living for Christ and her words of love and care for her Saviour. She had a sweet and caring nature. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by two sons, Dave Walling of Derby, Michael Walling of Chicago, Il, two daughters, Diana (Michael) Richert of Collinsville, OK and Susan (Thomas) Scheck of Ave Maria, FL; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jerome, sister Rosemarie, husband Daryl and grandson, Luke.

Visitation will be Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 am at Crosswinds Community Church, 208 N. Georgia Ave., Derby, Kansas followed by a Funeral service at 11:00 am with Jeff Wisner presiding.