Ethel Edith Jenkins passed away on November 24 at the age of 92. Ethel was a resident of Augusta, Ga for 56 years. She was married to the late SFC Albert T. Jenkins. After retiring from the Richmond County Board of Education in 1996, she spent her time fellowshipping with and nurturing her extended family. She was an avid swimmer at the Henry Brigham Community Center, and a passionate gardener.
Ethel Jenkins lived her life in service to others. Helping her community brought her joy and seeing the impact of their recovery brought unity to her community for 40 years.
Survivors who cherish her memory are four daughters, Sylvia Edwards, Augusta, GA, Frontaine Freeman, (Tyrone) Carrollton, TX, Saundra Coachman, (Russell) Evans, GA, Gaylord Jenkins, formerly of Naples, Italy; a son Anthony Kyler, Atlanta, GA; a sister (deceased) Elizabeth Bell, Detroit MI, nieces; Angela Jonas, Augusta, GA, Mildred Warren, Plainsboro, NJ; Tanya Williams, Plainsboro NJ; nephews, Andrew Jenkins, Frankfurt, Germany; James Jenkins, Randallstown, MD; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.
The family expresses deep appreciation for the care of their mother to the staff at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and University Extended Care Westwood.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018 in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Rd. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
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