Obituary
Jewel
Maxine Jenkins
(April 6, 1925 - April 14, 2013)
Jewel Maxine McComas Jenkins, 88, of
Huntington, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at her
residence. She was born April 6, 1925 in Prichard, WV a daughter of the late
Herbert Walter and Nellie Billups McComas. Maxine was also preceded in death
by her husband of 65 years, Alex Jerome Jenkins; a sister, Tommie McComas
Graham; and four brothers, Frank, Jim, Paul, and Bill McComas. Maxine
graduated from Buffalo High School and attended the Huntington School of
Business. She was a former tax preparer for Mylar’s and H. & R. Block in
Huntington and was a member of Baptist Temple, where she served in many
capacities over the years, including several years as Chairman of the Board
of Christian Education. She was also a volunteer with the local literacy
program and served as a tutor for those adults learning to read. Survivors
include: three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Tim Clagg of Alpharetta,
GA, Pamela and Julio Diaz of Tulsa, OK, and Paula and Terry Holley of
Huntington; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nancy Jenkins of Napierville,
IL; nine grandchildren, Bethany Leftwich, Karen Grizzard, Jeffrey Clagg,
Diana, Adriana and Carlos Diaz, David and Kyle Jenkins, and Katie Poti;
eight great- grandchildren, Sarah, Julia, and Anna Leftwich, Colin and Emily
Grizzard, Rex and Aravis Smith, and Alden Poti; a sister and brother-in-law,
Joyce McComas Kirk and Leonard Kirk of Galion, OH; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, David and Doretta McComas and Roger and Darlene McComas, all
of Prichard, WV; a brother-in-law, Douglas Graham of Cincinnati, OH; two
sisters-in-law, Sandra McComas of Daytona Beach, FL and Adele White of
Columbus, OH; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be
conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Baptist Temple with her
son-in-law, Rev. Terry Holley, and her Pastor Andrew Magnusson officiating.
Friends may meet with the family in the fellowship hall of the church from
noon to 2:00 pm Saturday. Graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 PM
Saturday at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests donations be made to Baptist Temple, 902 21st Street,
Huntington, WV 25703 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 21903,
Lexington, KY 40522. Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the
family.
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