Mary Elizabeth (Danforth) Jenkins

Parkland - Mary Jenkins, 84, was peacefully called home by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ June 9, 2023. She has been beautifully restored and lovingly reunited with her husband, David, who preceded her in life everlasting along with her siblings.

Mary will always be remembered by her beloved children David Jenkins (Kriss) Endicott, NY; Beth J Buczkowski (Terry) Lake Placid, NY; Rebecca J Lazerson (Lee) Parkland, FL; her treasured grandchildren Leah Friedman (Mike), Zachary Jenkins, Cortney Buczkowski/Sterchi (Reto), Trevor Buczkowski (Jessica), Britton Windingland (Erik), Robert Lazerson (Kelly) and Samara Wohlfiel (Derek); and her cherished great grandchildren Aaron and Noah Friedman, Liora, James and Abilene Wohlfiel, Miles Windingland, Lila James Buczkowski, and Ari Liam Lazerson.

Mary was born on May 11, 1939, in Springfield, Massachusetts and attended Union College in Barbourville, KY. It was there that she met the love of her life and future husband and joined him in his ministry of music. She loved singing in church choir, community choruses and became a "Bonus Mom" to the many music students taught by her husband at the high school in Johnson City, NY.

Mary was a retired manager of Friendly's in the Oakdale Mall and spent her retirement years traveling with her husband across the country volunteering with Habitat for Humanity helping to rebuild towns met by disaster. They continued their volunteerism with the Nomads Team right up until they "retired from the road."

Mary passed it down to her children and shared with everyone she could, the value of helping others. She would often say that "you don't have to save the world, just take good care of your little corner." Mary loved to take long walks and always seemed to return with a piece of litter - her way of taking care of her corner.

A private service honoring Mary will take place with family in the future. The family asks that you honor our mom and grandma by taking care of your own little corners, to help someone in need or simply leave things a little better than you found them.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23

Friends and family may also consider a tribute donation to the National Alzheimer's Association