Shirley A. Jenkins' Obituary
Shirley A. Jenkins, 77, of North Olmsted, passed away July 11, 2015.
Beloved daughter of the late Jones and Nora Ross; cherished wife of Melvin Jenkins for 57 years; adoring mother of Barry Jenkins (Wendy), Marilyn Panco (Carl), Brian Jenkins (Jackie) and Wayne Jenkins (former spouse and family friend, Natalie Jenkins); loving grandmother of Elizabeth Rowe (Richard), Kylee, Brooke, Skylar and Kamryn Jenkins; great grandmother of Elyse and Alayna Rowe. She is preceded in death by siblings Norman Ross (Sandra) and Orval Ross (Jane).
Shirley was a faithful servant to Christ and lived for both her immediate family and her church family, both of which she loved dearly. She was an active member with John Knox Presbyterian Church since 1980, was a former deacon and also served as a member of the Chancel Guild. Her passion for life will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 4 – 8 PM, at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd. North Olmsted, OH 44070. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2015, 10 AM, at the Sunset Chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070 OR to the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd., #400, Independence, OH 44131.
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