Jennie Hilsee
1924-2023
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of thy servant Jennie, and grant her an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
It is with profound sadness that I share with you that our beloved Jennie Hilsee died on Sunday evening, March 12th.
Jennie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, church leader, Sunday School Leader and a beautiful soul who I was blessed to get to know over these last six years as your rector. Living a blessed 97 years, Jennie was a blessing to everyone.
She was the beloved mother to Marietta, Don, and Sue, and was a integral part of the fabric and community of St. Mary's for many decades as a leader in the Daughters of the King and as a leader in our Sunday School. Several of our adult members had Jennie as their Sunday School teacher, and she had a profound effect upon them, as she had on all who knew her and loved her.
Funeral plans are still being made, but I wanted to let you know this sad news, but also to encourage you to reach out to Marietta in this time. I am including some photos of Jennie from the recent past (when I was visiting her), as well as a few years ago at a gathering of the Daughters of the King, and some wonderful photos of Jennie teaching Sunday School over the years.
Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with all those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please say a prayer for our beloved Hilsee Family,
May God bless you and keep you always,
Fr. Peter+
The Reverend Peter Carey
Rector, St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Cathedral Road, Philadelphia