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2016

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Juanita Jenkins Obituary

Juanita (Webb) Jenkins, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2016 after a long illness. A Gary resident for over 90 years, she was born in Indianola, Mississippi in 1921. Preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Mary Webb, husband Robert R. Jenkins, Sr.; two brothers and four sisters.Graduated of Roosevelt High School,in Gary, Indiana, class of 1940. She is survived by one sister, Faye (Webb) Tinsley, 11 children; Gloria Jenkins, Anita Marbury, Carol (Henry) Donaldson, Marian Goosby, Birda Mae Hill, Cynthia Jenkins LaVerne Ellison, Veleta Jenkins, Arlene Jenkins, Robert Jenkins, Jr., Donald (Cathy) Jenkins, 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three nieces, six nephews and a host of family and friends.Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., family hour 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. All services at First Church of God, 134 E. 43rd Ave., Gary. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 23, 2016.

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Anita Jenkins-Marbury

November 27, 2016

Mama, You were the light of my life and your light will shine in me forever. I have so many memories and every time I think of you there will be a different memory. I'm so glad you were able to spend your last days with me.
My love for you is forever.

Lorraine McKanders

November 25, 2016

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

November 25, 2016

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

Clyde HORTON

November 23, 2016

To The Jenkins:May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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