Ermentru Jenkins

ermentru jenkins
Graveside services for Ermentru Pratt Jenkins, 105 of Avinger, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Hughes Springs Cemetery ,under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Mrs. Jenkins was born October 31, 1910 in the Rocky Branch community and passed away November 7, 2015. She graduated from East Texas State Teachers College and taught third grade for 38 years. Mrs. Jenkins was married to Mr. Vance Jenkins for 63 years prior to his death in 2000. Mrs. Jenkins was honored with a Golden Globe Award from the Retired Teachers Association, the Citizenship Award, presented by the Chamber of Commerce, the Parents Teacher Appreciation Award, and the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society Certificate. She was Chairman of the Board of the First United Methodist Church in Hughes Springs, organized Bible School for many years, was a volunteer at the Christian Service Center in Daingerfield, and was an active member in the Sesame Literary Club and the Womens Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Jenkins is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Mike and Kaye Jenkins of Hughes Springs, Dr. Janvan and Sandra Jenkins of Gilmer; one daughter and son-in-law, Sara Brooks and Jim Woodland of the Jenkins community in Daingerfield; three grandsons and their wives: John and Llaura Jenkins of Longview, Jason and Belle Jenkins of Gilmer, Clark and Krystyl Turner of Dallas; four granddaughters and their husbands: Monetta and Steve Schwartz of Lindale, Vanessa and Ric Haughton of Seattle, Jana Kay and Kip McAlister of Argyle, Sandra Willis of Hughes Springs; thirteen great-grandchildren: Peyton, Presley and Olivia McAlister, Kelsey and Stella Schwartz, Matthew, Mark and Luke Jenkins, John and Nicole Willis, Grayson and Ken Jenkins, Clark Turner. The family wishes to thank the staff of Theron Grainger Nursing Home for their loving care over the past five years. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hughes Springs Win One Class or the Christian Life Service Center in Daingerfield.

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  1. What a beautiful life. Mrs Jenkins was the ultimate lady who gave so much to her community. Such a privilege to have known her.

  2. She was a remarkable lady. I have many memories of her 3rd grade class, still share some things she taught me with others today. What a wonderful life she has shared with so many people. God bless all the family. Rita Bryant Alderson

  3. Kenneth and I would like to express our love to the family of Mrs. Ermentru. She was a very special lady andlived her life to the fullest. To the family, we send our love and prayers.

  4. Sympathy is sent to the Jenkins family, she was a special lady and now is in the arms of Jesus celebrating the gift of 104 years of life and many loved ones.

  5. Ermentru was always so kind to me and my family. My favorite memory of her was when she invited me to spend the night at her house. I was five years old. When I found out that the Jenkins had multiple bathrooms, I asked if I could take a bath in each one. She said yes and made a little girl very happy.

  6. Prayers go out to all the family. I just cant say enough about Mrs. Jenkins. She taught me in school and to this day ,I can still remember her even after many years. RIP, you will be missed and appreciated by many.

  7. Shari forwarded your mothers obituary announcement yesterday. She lived 105 years and I imagine a big number of those she was in her car on her way to a church or school function. I can almost see her in the big station wagon with you guys inside. My sincere sympathy in your loss.

  8. ms. jenkins would light up the room with her smile and was so loved by all residents and staff. I am so blessed to have gotten to know and care for mrs. jenkins


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