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Gleanis Maven Obituary
She was born to Frank and Catherine Jenkins on May 7, 1966. Gleanis was preceded in death by her father, Frank James Jenkins; her brother, Johnny Lee Jenkins; a sister-in-law, Peggy Fields; her father-in-law, Thomas Maven Sr.; six aunts, three uncles, and two brothers-in-law.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Maven Jr.; daughter, Baquita Maven; son, Travis Maven; her stepchildren, Hannah, Elijah, and Ezekiel Maven; her mother, Catherine Oliver Jenkins; a sister, Bernadett Palmer (Tim); and her brother, Douglas Oliver.
She also leaves many special nieces and nephews to include Winter Jenkins (Al) of Williamsburg, Va.; nephews, Coderro Jenkins and Johnny Purdie of Hampton, Va.; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Maven; her special cousins who were like brothers and sisters, Carolyn Griffin and Robert Oliver of Hampton, Va., and Larry Oliver and Shakema Edwards of Newport News, Va.; her godson, Trevon Rashad Youll; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Judah Christian Center, 3800 Roanoke Ave., Newport News, Va., with Bishop Gladies Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will assemble by 11:15 a.m. Thursday at 1816 Darville Drive, Hampton, Va.
Arrangements entrusted to Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gleanis Maven
jackie corbin
September 2, 2008
dear manven family please accept deepest sympathy. from your aunt jackie, I had just found out about her death on sept. 2. I tried to call her two weeks ago but i kept getting the voice mail. Even though we had'nt spoke in a year.She was a good person,and a wonderful sister. It's hurt me because we just met 3 years ago . Please contact me. love the corbin family
Miss Weasy
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Miss Weasy
Bethel High School Library
Kelli Ingram Taylor
August 28, 2008
Gleanis was my home ec partner at Eaton Middle School. She was also always in my homeroom each year because our last names were close in the alphabet. She was always so sweet and kind. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Tracy Holt
August 28, 2008
I am so sorry for ur lose my prayers r with u.
Ryan Ellis
August 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies . I knew Gleanis Maven scince I moved in across the street when i was younger .She was always a nice and caring person .She was always a lively individual even after i move and only came around every once and a while . She will always be missed and remebered forever in our hearts.
Jonne Hardy-Johnson
August 27, 2008
I remember Gleanis from Eaton Fundamental Jr.High School. I could always count on her for a smile and kind word. I have nothing but pleasant memories of Gleanis. My prayers are with the family
Jonne~ Hardy-Johnson
Charlene Gilbert
August 27, 2008
I've known Gleanis and her family since our children were small and hopped the fence behind our houses to play with each other. She loved her family dearly and I am certain that if she was able to do so, she would still be here for them. When we would talk on the phone about our kids, she always spoke of how proud she was of Baquita and Travis.
May God comfort The Maven Family during this time of loss and know that I am still on the other side of the fence if you shall ever need me.
With deepest sympathy,
Charlene (Sam and Kiara's Mom)
"New Generation" -House of Judah
August 27, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Marrow Family
August 27, 2008
We rejoice at the homegoing of our dear Sister in the Lord, and pray that God's comfort will be with you as you remember that she is home in the loving arms of our Lord.
Cousin Cynthia Mitchell
August 27, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
justin eley
August 27, 2008
i knew her since i knew me she was the sweetest lady i knew..me and her had a prayer session one night and the holy ghost was in the place i love her and she will forever be in my heart
Gale Baylor
August 27, 2008
You always gave a kind word of inspiration, and I will always be grateful for having such a nice next door neighbor and friend. Jason and I will not forget your friendly smile.
rita lopez
August 27, 2008
gleanis maven was my best firends mom she was so nice and sweet she was just like my mother i cant beleive she is gone but now she is in gods hands and she is up in heaven watchin over she is no longer suffering now she is at peace and she will forever be missed and never forgotten we truly do miss her we miss you and love you gleanis maven
Travis Maven
August 27, 2008
Gleanis Maven was and still is my mother. She was the most sweetest lady i knew. During my relationship with her at the end i realized that i was returning the favor. I as returning the favor of everything she did for me in my younger years. And that was basically taking care of her. Gleanis had to be taken care of the way i was when i was a baby. It was because of her health. But im glad to have returned that favor to her. How much i wish i could do it again. I told a lot to my mom. Things other people still dont know about me now. I'll miss the holidays with her but i know she better off with God right now. Love you mommy. I'll see u again
Shakema Edwards
August 27, 2008
Gleanis was one of my favorite big cousin's.She would always let me come over her house and spend time with the family.She was a good woman and i will miss her greatly.We would always joke on each other and play around.I'm going to miss those good times with my big cousin Gleanis. I love her so much.
Baquita Maven
August 27, 2008
Gleanis Maven was my mother. She was the best mother that I could ever asked for. Whenever I needed something, she would make sure that I had it. She means so much to me, no one could ever take her place in my heart. I will miss her so much, I don't know what I'm going to do without her. But I feel better knowing that she is in a better place and that there is no more pain and suffering for her. I can't believe that she's gone, I just wish that we could have spent more time together. I was hoping that she was going to start walking again and that we would finally get to spend quality time together, such as going shopping and going out to eat. It was disappointing to find out on Thursday August 21, 2008...that she had left me and that my dream wasn't going to come true, but I know that I will see her again. I realized that this year was my last year to spend mothers day with my mom, my birthday is next month and I don't have my mom...but I know that she is watching over me, every step I take I know she's right beside me. I will never forget my mother, I miss you and I love you always
Gleanis Maven (May 7, 1966- August 21, 2008)
Jaszmyn Ware
August 27, 2008
To the Mavin family you have my deepest condolences. My heart goes out to you all. Please know that your loved one is in a better place.
Sherlock Bruce
August 27, 2008
May God provide the Maven family and friends the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.
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