Luester Jelks

Luester Jelks Battle Creek Mrs. Luester Jelks, 90, of Battle Creek, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at home. Mrs. Jelks the daughter of Robert and Delia Baker was born October 12, 1918, in Opelika, Alabama, where she attended the Public Schools. She moved to Battle Creek, in 1942, where she met and later married John Jelks, February 6, 1946, he preceded her in death, February 5, 1992. She united with the Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she was an active member. She was employed by Oliver's Farm Equipment for twenty years before beginning her employment in the Dietary Department of the Veterans Administration Medical Center. She retired in 1985. She participated with the Burnham Brook Senior Programs and the lunch program at Washington Heights United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and had a large vegetable and flower garden. She is survived by one nephew and four nieces. Visitation at T M Hughes-Perry Mortuary, Thursday after 4:00 p.m. Services, 11:30 a.m, Friday, July 31, 2009, Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, with Reverend Micheal Smith, Officiating. Interment, Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements, T M Hughes-Perry Mortuary, LLC