Grace Ellen Jenkins
April 13, 2021 at 9:52 p.m.
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She was born March 25, 1943, in Warsaw, a daughter of Treverse William Jessie Hull and Lela Ruth Culp Hull. She grew up in Columbia Township, Whitley County, and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1961.
On Jan. 12, 1964, she married Robert L. Jenkins. For 57 years, they made their home in Collamer.
An exceptional typist, she was known to wear out typewriters with her speed. Working primarily secretarial jobs, beginning with the Dr. Auker farm near South Whitley. She then worked for Lincoln Life, the Whitko Community School Corporation at the South Whitley Elementary School for 10 years, Dale Haupert Financial Services for 10 years and completed her career with Ash Brokerage, Fort Wayne, for 10 years. She then became a transport driver for the local Amish community.
A 45-year member of the Collamer Christian Church, she played the organ for many years. Using her musical and singing talents, she was a member of the Joyful Jubilees singing and entertaining at the area nursing home and care facilities. A 10-year member of the Whitley County 4-H club, in her adult years, she served on the board and as board treasurer, the 4-H Council and ran the concession stand at the fair. She was a former Whitley County Extension Board member.
At home, she liked flower gardening, and her grandchildren became her joy.
Surviving is her husband of 57 years, Robert; children, Lana K. Jenkins, Troy M. (Mandy Cripe) Jenkins, both of South Whitley; and Sonya S. (Matt) Brindle, of Evansville; grandchildren, Garet Jenkins, of Columbia City; and Carson Brindle, of Evansville; and a brother, Harold (Marilyn) Hull, of South Whitley.
Additionally, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Maldeney; and two brothers: Harlan and William Hull.
The funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is at the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at the funeral home.
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Preferred memorials are to the Collamer Christian Church Missionary Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.
She was born March 25, 1943, in Warsaw, a daughter of Treverse William Jessie Hull and Lela Ruth Culp Hull. She grew up in Columbia Township, Whitley County, and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1961.
On Jan. 12, 1964, she married Robert L. Jenkins. For 57 years, they made their home in Collamer.
An exceptional typist, she was known to wear out typewriters with her speed. Working primarily secretarial jobs, beginning with the Dr. Auker farm near South Whitley. She then worked for Lincoln Life, the Whitko Community School Corporation at the South Whitley Elementary School for 10 years, Dale Haupert Financial Services for 10 years and completed her career with Ash Brokerage, Fort Wayne, for 10 years. She then became a transport driver for the local Amish community.
A 45-year member of the Collamer Christian Church, she played the organ for many years. Using her musical and singing talents, she was a member of the Joyful Jubilees singing and entertaining at the area nursing home and care facilities. A 10-year member of the Whitley County 4-H club, in her adult years, she served on the board and as board treasurer, the 4-H Council and ran the concession stand at the fair. She was a former Whitley County Extension Board member.
At home, she liked flower gardening, and her grandchildren became her joy.
Surviving is her husband of 57 years, Robert; children, Lana K. Jenkins, Troy M. (Mandy Cripe) Jenkins, both of South Whitley; and Sonya S. (Matt) Brindle, of Evansville; grandchildren, Garet Jenkins, of Columbia City; and Carson Brindle, of Evansville; and a brother, Harold (Marilyn) Hull, of South Whitley.
Additionally, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Maldeney; and two brothers: Harlan and William Hull.
The funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is at the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at the funeral home.
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Preferred memorials are to the Collamer Christian Church Missionary Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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