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EMYL JENKINS Obituary
A.K.A. Emyl Jenkins
Emyl Jenkins of Richmond, Virginia, born Mary Louise Joslin, passed away after a brief illness on April 27, 2010. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 26, 1941, the daughter of Asher Langdon Joslin and Mildred Eloise Brockwell.
She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Sexton; son, Langdon Jenkins of Ballston Spa, New York, wife Amy and their sons, Levi and Wesley; daughter, Joslin Jenkins Hultzapple of Richmond, husband Mike, and their sons, Benjamin and Matthew; stepdaughter, Erika Brent Sexton Hollen of Richmond and her husband Scott.
She was a graduate of Mary Washington College and held a Masters in English from the University of Virginia. She was an internationally known antiques appraiser, prolific writer and author, and engaging speaker. She was involved with many arts and cultural activities including the Library of Virginia, Virginia Governor's Mansion Citizen Advisory Committee, Garden Club of Virginia, James River Writers, Virginia Press Women, North Carolina Ballet, and the Arts Council of North Carolina State University.
A lady of superior accomplishments, Emyl brought happiness to the many people she encountered throughout her distinguished career. Emyl requested that her friends "think happy thoughts."
A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, April 30, at 2 p.m.
The family will receive friends at their home, 302 Greenway Lane, Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, May 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at Saint Alban's Anglican Catholic Church, 4006 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday, May 2, at 3 p.m., with the family receiving guests afterward in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emyl Jenkins Sexton Fiction Award Fund, The Library of Virginia Foundation, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219.
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Beverly Howard
May 3, 2010
My sincere condolences to the family. I feel fortunate to have met Emyl and enjoyed her writings, wit, and charm. She will be greatly missed.
April 30, 2010
Grace, charm, elegance, beauty all attributes of Emyl's. My thoughts are with your family as you suffer this great loss. Truly a wonderful woman.
Kathy Dils
April 30, 2010
What a classy lady!!!I went to High School with her. Pat Gauldin Martin.Danville, Va.
Donna Helton
April 29, 2010
We are so shocked and saddened by Emyl's death. She was a truely lovely lady and a gift to all who knew her! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Donna and David Helton
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April 29, 2010
Emyl Jenkins gave me a chance to write and encouraged me to cover the High Point furniture market. Later my job was in ad sales for Evince Magazine. I loved working for her and with Editor Joyce Wilburn. Emyl was an extraordinary, exuberant person and always willing to advise writers. She knew intuitively how to fix awkward wording. I bought both of her first Sterling Glass mysteries and was eagerly awaiting another. My condolences to her children, grandchildren, and husband Bob. It's hard to imagine her no longer here.
Cathy Farley (Danville, VA)
Judy Smith
April 29, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear that we have lost Emyl and her many talents. Our mothers were friends and I have a special signed copy of From Storebought to Homemade on my kitchen counter. My favorite recipes are there. What a charming lady Emyl was! Judy Brown Smith, Forest, VA
Sandra-Lee Zahrn
April 29, 2010
I met Emyl in the mid-1960s at St. Anne's and was struck by her grace and intelligence then. That impression deepened as I got to know her in later years. I offer my condolences to her family and all who loved her. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!
Emily Cropp
April 29, 2010
I was so upset when I learned of Emyl's passing. I just saw her last month when she visited Averett.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 29, 2010
Sending love and my deepest sympathy to the family. Jean Carol H.
Vernon, Danville, VA
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