BORN

1922

DIED

2019

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Elmira, New York

Grace Jenkins Obituary

Grace Jenkins

Elmira - Grace E. Jenkins, age 97 of Appleridge Senior Living Center, Horseheads, NY, formerly of Southport, NY. Passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, December 23rd, 2019. Grace was the daughter of the late John and Jane Evangiles. She was born in Elmira, NY on December 2nd, 1922. She was predeceased by her husband, Nelson W. Jenkins, and brother, George H. Evangiles. Surviving Grace are her loving daughters: Georgia (David) Jordan of SC and Jane Booker of VA; Grandchildren: Alexander (Allison) Jordan of MN, Christopher (Marie-Luce) Jordan of NC, Alison (Sean) Daugherty of OR and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial services celebrating Grace's life will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 N Main St, Elmira, NY on Friday, December 27th, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reverend Wanda Copeland will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Grace was an English teacher with the Elmira City School District at Broadway Jr High. She was a long time member of the Trinity Episcopal Church. She was an active alumna of Elmira College. Grace loved her volunteer work at the Southport Historical Society, Arnot Art Museum, LPGA at the Corning Country Club, and was a member of NYSRTA. Grace participated in many other civic organizations. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of one's choice. Please visit www.olthof.com to leave a memory on Grace's tribute wall.

Published by Star-Gazette from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 2019.
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So sad to hear that the best English teacher I ever had has passed away. I always enjoyed her classes.

Ken Bailey

December 31, 2019

Please accept our sympathy. We have wonderful memories of Grace starting back in the 1960s, when she helped many first year teachers like us. She was an inspiration to many of us.
Nate & Sue Noto

December 29, 2019

Jane and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember her as a teacher but mostly as the mother of one of my friends.

Karen Tupper McConnell

December 28, 2019

I will always be thankful to Grace for all the help and guidance she cheerfully gave me when I began my teaching career at Broadway Jr. High School in 1972. Having such a positive lady teaching in the room next door who was always ready with a warm smile and a positive attitude was such an inspiration to a young teacher who appreciated all the help she was willing to provide. She will always have a special place in my heart. My condolences to Georgia and Jane and their families. Many of us grieve her loss with you.

William Maitland

December 26, 2019

Grace SO will be missed at the Friday morning bridge game! She set an example for many of us on how to "deal" with getting older - I looked forward to her laugh, her conversation & her warmth.

Anne Field

December 26, 2019

I have had the pleasure of serving Grace meals at Appleridge for the past 3 years. She is very much missed! My prayers are with Grace's family.

Kim Cone

December 25, 2019

Georgia and Jane, I am so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. I have many fond memories of her from South Hampton Road and having her as my home room teacher at Broadway. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to you both.

Cathy and Keith Moore

December 25, 2019

I was saddened to read of one of my very FAVORITE teachers' deaths & sorry for her daughters & their families. She was a wonderful educator, rarely became angry & ALWAYS dressed & accessorized to the nth degree! Her beautiful hair was never out of place. When the wind came through her classroom windows we could smell her huge pots of Geraniums she brought from her patio @ home. I have thought of her often since Broadway Junior High School...even yesterday & how she taught us how to write proper thank you notes. I was JUST telling a new friend how she had us do papers on what we planned on being when we became adults. I always knew I would be a nurse or a teacher. I became both as I became a nurse & did my patient teaching. I was shopping one day, less than five years ago, @ Jubilee in Horseheads & thought I saw her picture in a store ad, attached to a cart. I was so happy to see her there a few months after that and she confirmed it WAS in fact her, in the photo! She said her son-in-law even mentioned he saw it on a billboard whilst driving!
My hopes to her family are that you think of all your beautiful memories with and of her to carry you to a happier place at this time. She was a wonderful, beautiful & amazing woman.
Much love to you all. ♡

Linda M. Holly

December 25, 2019

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