Poncie Jenkins

Oletha Jenkins, 89, Lamar, Missouri, passed away September 30, 2012, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lamar, Missouri. Oletha was born October 2, 1922, in Rueter, Missouri, to Delbert and Rosa (Braden) Williams. Oletha was united in marriage to the love of her life, Sherman Jenkins, 72 years ago in Forsyth, Missouri. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Oletha was also a very good seamstress. She was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Lamar, MO, for more than 50 years. Her church and living her life as a Christian were very important to her. Oletha was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Racine Chapman. She is survived by her husband, Sherman; daughter, Shirlene Kleeman and husband, John, of Aurora, MO; three sons, Darryl and wife, Dorothy, of Lockwood, MO; Dwane and wife, Mary, of Neosho, MO; Dennis and wife Kathryn, of Lamar, MO; eleven grandchildren; Mike, Danny, Jolene, Kevin, Donavon, Derrick, Scott, Brett, Nicholas, Alison and Daniel; eight great grandchildren; three great- great grandchildren; a brother Dewey Williams; two sisters, Lola Wright and Wilma Mills. She was loved by her family and friends, and will be greatly missed.