Evelyn Mae Jenkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Evelyn Mae Jenkins, age 90 years, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away Friday afternoon, October 11, 2019 in the Davis Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1929 at Mill Creek, a daughter of the late John G. Markley and Ruth Cutright Shreve. On May 9, 1946 at Mill Creek, she was married to James V. Jenkins who preceded her in death June 4, 1995. Surviving are two sons, George M. Jenkins and wife Loretta of Buckhannon and Timothy C. Jenkins and wife Cindy of East Dailey; daughters, Joyce Jenkins and husband Gwyn Farrar of Mill Creek, Sonya Kyle and husband Barney of Huttonsville, Lisa Sturdavent and husband Craig of Mill Creek and Jo Ellen Paugh and husband Jeff of Orville, OH. One brother, George Markley of New York and four sisters, Mary McCray of Valparaiso, IN, Jewell Knaggs of Joppa, MD, Judy Chernowski of NY and Joann Vance of Orville, OH. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding her in death was daughter, Betty Chewning and husband Arlie; son-in-law, Joseph Bohlen; brother, Roger Markley; infant brother John Markley; infant sister, Emogene Markley and one grandson, James Bohlen. Evelyn was a homemaker and a life-long member of the Jerusalem United Methodist Church where she served as Treasurer, Lay Minister and Sunday School Teacher of the church. She also looked after the Jerusalem Cemetery for many years. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Thursday morning, October 17th, Evelyn will be moved to the Jerusalem United Methodist Church at Mill Creek for visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am the funeral hour. Rev. Pam Richie will officiate and interment will follow in the Jerusalem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, C/O Beatrice Barrickman, 5527 Possum Hollow Road, Mill Creek, WV 26280-6137 in memory of Evelyn. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Evelyn Mae Jenkins. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Evelyn Mae Jenkins

August 25, 1929 - October 11, 2019