Bessie Mae Jennings, 60, passed away May 23, 2013.  She was born in Bessemer, AL. Preceded in death by her son Darrell Howard.  She is survived by her husband Edmond Jennings; sons, Michael and Anthony Howard of Akron and Bryon Howard of Youngstown; brothers, Willie (Sharon), Robert (Susan) and Curtis Howard all of Akron; sisters, Mattie Cooke and Rilla Megginson, both of Bessemer, AL and Betty Adams of Montgomery, AL; nine grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives.