Sue Ellen "Angel" McJenkins

Sue Ellen “Angel” McJenkins, age 70, passed away January 8, 2022 at her home. Services will be 12 noon Friday, January 14, 2022 at Northport Baptist Church with Pastor John Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. prior to services at the church. Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Talvy and Edna Earle Germany; son, Douglas Alan McJenkins; and granddaughter, Sydney Reese Kimbrell. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jim McJenkins; daughter, Jennifer McJenkins Strother (Brian); son, Brian Kimbrell (Amy); sister, Ginger Hoit (David); brothers, Jan Germany and Jerry Germany (Barbara); She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Camerin Strother, Caitlin Meneses (Sebastian), Courtnie Strother, Claire Strother, Tyler Strother, Wilson Kimbrell, Hallie Kimbrell, Jaycie Kimbrell, Blakely Kimbrell, and Kathryn Burke (Dylan).

Sue Ellen blessed many through her song and teaching. She attended Northport Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school for many years. She was a graduate of The University of Montevallo where she received a degree in music education. She later completed her master’s in education at The University of Alabama. Much of her life was spent teaching students in Tuscaloosa County schools.

After retirement she dedicated much of her time, being SuSu to her grandchildren and spending time with her loving husband, Jim. Favorite family traditions included the annual beach trip, Camp SuSu, and the many holiday and birthday party celebrations. The foundation of her life was her belief in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She studied her bible daily and shared scripture with family members by text message every morning. A favorite scripture she often shared was “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. For the lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

While she will be greatly missed, we have a promise of hope that we will be reunited with her again one day. “And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Pallbearers will be Stephen Hoit, John Hoit, Brandon Germany, David Crawford, Lee Todd, John Hinton, David Snow, and Joe Junkins. Honorary pallbearers are the Joy Sunday School Class, Northport Baptist Church Choir, Nancy Terry, Tandi Cameron, and Joe and Pat Junkins.

In lieu of flowers please make donation to the Northport Baptist Church building fund.