Irma Ann Melanson Jenkins, 73, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019 at her home in Watauga, Texas. She was born April 7, 1945 to Ozimea Joseph Melanson and Irma Ann Gilbeau. She graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1963. Irma married Curtis Jenkins on November 12, 1965. After working a few years, Irma became a homemaker and stay-at -home mom for her two children.
Irma was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 1994, but God graciously gave her 24 more years. Her life was not defined by her cancer, but rather by determination, perseverance, and her love for her family and grandchildren. She displayed her love for Jesus through service to her church. Irma's journey through cancer inspired many. She is dearly beloved and will be dearly missed.
She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Curtis; her daughter, Karen Jenkins; her son, Kevin Jenkins (Jessica), her sister, Sandra; her grandchildren, Joshua, Logan, Evan and Annalynn, and countless friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on March 2, 2019 at 10:00am at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel, located at 6001 Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel.
