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1935 - 2021
 Virginia Ann Jenkins 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ann was born on December 21, 1935, in West Texas. She was raised by her grandmother Flora Fletcher Holt and beloved Aunt Mildred Holt and came to her adopted home state through her marriage to Worthy Lee Jenkins. She and Lee, as she called him, would travel across the globe while he was in the Air Force. Their stations included England and Washington D.C. Lee and Ann had two daughters: Anne Renee and Jennifer Lee (Jenny). Ann loved to tell stories of their traveling exploits, she and the girls traveling to Lee’s next station. Ann was the brunt of many stories related to her driving and other idiosyncrasies; she would laugh too. Lee would retire from the Air Force in the late 1970s. The four would come to WV to live, where Lee was born. Ann would teach and counsel in the Mason County School District. She is remembered fondly by many from Hannan High School. They built a home fit for entertaining on Bryan Creek. Lee, the girls, and others would assist. Lee was the eldest of 11. Ann loved each one of his brothers and sisters, and their spouses, and offspring. In these years, when the house was completed, Ann and Lee would host the annual bonfires, sibling dinners, Christmas dinners, far flung friends, and the vagabond who came looking for their roots. Ann loved beautiful things and though she had a difficult childhood, the love of her grandmother inspired her. Ann hung many of her grandmother’s paintings throughout her house. She brought her Aunt Mildred to WV as she was aging and gave her great care. Ann embodied the poet’s words, “Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man”. Ann loved Christmas. Her Christmas village was legendary. The train running through it can be seen in our mind’s eye today. Her family were blessed to be in her light and wake. We will miss her so dearly and deeply. Those to cherish her memory are: her husband, Worthy Lee; her daughters and son-in-law; Renee Jenkins and Jenny (Jeff) Erwin; her beloved grandchildren, who called her Grandmommy, Jayme Lee (Pat Stapleton) Erwin and Jacob (Faith Fowler) Erwin; her great-granddaughters will know her legacy, Teagan LeeAnn and Taelyn Lyn; her brothers and sisters-in- law also survive, Ernest (Jackie) Jenkins, Dorothy Lester, Christine Cooper, Don (Paula) Jenkins, Mildred (Jim) Day, Herman (Karen) Jenkins, and Hershel (Delilah) Jenkins, Inez Jenkins, and Peg Jenkins. She was loved by her 23 nieces and nephews, their children, and multiple generations beyond that she watched come into the family. Ann will be remembered by friends across the globe. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Lora Adkins
Wednesday April 28, 2021 at
6:52 PM
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It was an honor and a privilege to know Ann during her time in assisted living. I was blessed to provide her with care. I will never forget her smile or the sparkle in her eyes. She was my Anna Banana. My deepest condolences to Ann’s loved ones.
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James Roberts
Kc5emmxx@gmail.com
Monday April 26, 2021 at
9:08 PM
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Renee and Jenny, I am sorry to hear about your mother's death. You may not remember me. My mom is Mary Nell Roberts. I know what you are going through I lost both of my parents 9 weeks apart. You both are in my prayers.
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Billy Don Edmonds
Bdedmonds03@zoominternet.net
Sunday April 25, 2021 at
7:55 AM
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So sad and sorry. She was such a special lady. She was truly concerned with all students. She helped me so much in school. I will never forget her. My prayers for her family.
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Vicki Lambert
Saturday April 24, 2021 at
5:32 PM
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Jenny, so sorry for your loss. I know your mom has had a rough past few years, but now she is happy and well. Prayers for you and your family.
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Chris and Kim Ray
Friday April 23, 2021 at
6:56 PM
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Mrs. Jenkins was the most thoughtful and caring lady a person could meet. She was a great guidance counselor and really cared. My condolences to the friends and family.
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Teresa Jenkins
Friday April 23, 2021 at
11:41 AM
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Sorry for your loss
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Karen Jones
Friday April 23, 2021 at
10:16 AM
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Mrs. Jenkins was a great teacher and counselor. She loved her students and we loved her.
Karen Jones class of 1982
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Charlie Hagley
Thursday April 22, 2021 at
5:12 PM
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Mrs. Jenkins was my guidance counselor at Hannan High School. I graduated 1990! She truly cared for her students and their futures!! She had tremendous impact in my life and many others!!! I have very fond memories of her!! Prayers for peace to her family!
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Paula Meadows
Thursday April 22, 2021 at
4:18 PM
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She will be sadly missed. Mrs Jenkins was soo loved by the students at Hannan High School. RIP Ann Jenkins. See ya later!..... ??????
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Joyce Edmunds
Thursday April 22, 2021 at
4:15 PM
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Your mother was one of a kind when I went to Hannan High School she was the one that talk me into to staying in school and graduated from Hannan, she was always there for the kid’s all of you are in my thoughts and prayers
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