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MAZIE JENKINS Obituary

JENKINS, MAZIE ELLERBY

Age 91, Wife of the late Deacon Nathan Jenkins, Church Mother, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Shands Hospital at University of Florida.

The Homegoing Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Grace Temple Outreach Ministries, Inc. (Micanopy, FL) where her Son & Daughter-In-Law, Dr. Michael A. Henderson & Dr. Elizabeth V. Henderson are Senior Pastors, with Elder Leroy James delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Mother Jenkins will be viewed at the Funeral Home Friday 2:00-7:00PM - And at the Church on Saturday following the Eulogy. The Procession will form at Mother Jenkins' residence, 1630 NE 9th Avenue, Gainesville at 10:00AM.

Left to cherish her memory are: Son - Dr. Michael A. (& Dr. Elizabeth) Henderson of Gainesville, FL; Daughter Elizabeth Ellerby preceded her in death; Son - Willie Ellerby preceded her in death; Sister - Mamie (& Deacon Coy) Godbolt; Daughter-In-Law - Dottie Ellerbe of Gainesville, FL; Grands; Great Grands; Nieces & Nephews; Cousins; & Friends.

Arrangements By: DUNCAN BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME, 428 NW 8th St, Gainesville, FL.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2011.

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brent ellerbe

July 14, 2011

Love you gram

Inez Ellerbe

June 18, 2011

I LOVE YOU AUNTIE
- Inez & Family

Derek Hutchinson

June 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Gulley

June 18, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Delma Aaron

June 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frances Bessent-Dixon (little tyrone's Nana)

June 16, 2011

To: Dr. Henderson and Family, I met your mother several times while attending your church. A very sweet soft spoken woman of God. Saturday will be a celebration of a life well lived in serving the Lord. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

Eric and Sarah Lee Family

June 16, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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