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STEPHANIE JENKINS
LIMA — Stephanie Ann Jenkins, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at approximately 8:36 am. at her residence in Lima.
She was born on March 20, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Wynton Flemming, Jr. and Margaret Diane Jenkins Franklin. Both her parents preceded her in death, her stepfather; Kenneth Franklin Sr. survives in Lima.
Stephanie worked at Federal Mogul for in Van Wert Ohio for over 26 years. She was a member of Cornerstone Harvest Church. She loved to talk and be with friends and family.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory a son; Malik E. Daniel of Lima. 2 sisters: Latosha D. Sanchez (Ricardo) and Sharma K. Jenkins both of Lima. A step-sister; Jackie Franklin of Atlanta, GA. A step-brother; Kenneth Franklin, Jr. of Lima, Ohio. A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a step-sister; Sandy Franklin.
Home going services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Cornerstone Harvest Church with Pastor David Roberts officiating.
Visitation/Wake services will begin on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. until time of services also at the church.
Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery.
Services Entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Condolences can be made at: Jonesclarkfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Jenkins
Nanc Knapke
April 8, 2025
Still missing you friend
Nanc Knapke
April 7, 2023
I am still missing you, your smile, your heart, your ability to bring out the best in everyone around you Steph.
Nanc Knapke
April 7, 2022
Miss you so much.... You´re happy personality and big beautiful smile!
Betty Nonette
April 7, 2020
Stephanie gone to soon, however this place is worst now. It won't be long we will meet again. Love you always did always will.
Sheri Gary
April 7, 2020
Step was a beautiful person inside & out. She is truly missed
Derrick Cunningham
April 7, 2019
A Very Beautiful Woman Will Always Be Missed
Esther Holland
April 7, 2019
Stephanie was one in a million she was so kind and generous had a beautiful soul and we were friends I'm glad that I had the pleasure to know her. God called home his special I miss you Steph.
Bernita Smith
April 7, 2019
Stephanie,I will never be able to find the words to say goodbye to such an awesome person.So I will say see you later beautiful. At The Crossroads. LOVE YOU FRIEND.
BERNITA NANCE -SMITH
Denise Dukes
April 19, 2015
Seldom do you meet someone that everyone has nothing but kind words to say when speaking of that person well Steph was that person always a smile always genuine. R.i.P my friend.
Anthony Chandler
April 17, 2015
Wow I had no idea that my friend has passed. Friend, classmate, bicycle rider. Wow we were at your doorstep almost everyday. Stephanie was humble without even trying to be. I do not know what to say except wish time had not separated us for so long. See Ya Stephanie! Definitely missed!!
Krystal DeMoss
April 17, 2015
I had the privilege of working with her at Federal Mogul. She was a very sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. You will be missed.
April 17, 2015
My condolences to the family for your loss. May God strengthen and comfort you. Stephanie always met you with a beautiful smile whenever she saw you. She had such a sweet spirit about her. May she rest in peace.
Geri Morris, Lima, Ohio
Tina Garner
April 17, 2015
My cousin, one of the sweetest people ever, I love you Step. You will be so missed. Grandma Murdis to me Aunt Murdis to you and a host of other relatives were there to greet you. It's never good bye when you are a born again believer, I'll see you later, and maybe when ii see you you'll call me Tina instead of Tracey. (Inside joke). Love you cousin....
patty seay benjamin
April 16, 2015
we were so sadden to hear of stephanie's passing, we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. from the benjamins & lashana and her family.
Tina Owens
April 16, 2015
Stephanie has always been a loving angel to everyone she met here on earth and now she has her angel wings! I feel blessed to have known her and she made everyone feel loved by her kindness and her beautiful Smile! Gone but will never be fogotten! Prayers to her family.
linda metz
April 16, 2015
One special Lady who will be missed by all. I worked with her at F.M. and everyone loved her. She always put a smile on your face.
Cheryl Johnson Manley
April 16, 2015
Wishing there were words to express my sympathy. Praying for the family.Stephanie's smile will be missed.
Marcia Jones (Ramsey)
April 16, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of stephanie's passing. Her caring nature along with her wonderful laughter ,made it very easy for us to become childhood friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Jenkins family. Stephanie was a beautiful person and always had a smile and kind words for everyone. She will be missed.
Carmen and Todd White
Carol Thomas
April 16, 2015
Our condolences and God bless the family, your in my prayers.
Kendra Patton
April 16, 2015
Prayers and condolences to the Jenkins and Franklin family. Stephanie was one of the most genuine people that I have ever known. She is resting in the bosom of Jesus. R.I.P my friend
April 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Jenkins Family today and always. Stephanie lived a life that her family and friends could be proud of. R.I.P my friend
Love
Kendra Patton Thomas
April 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stephanie was one of the kindest people I have ever met. She is resting in the arms of the lord.
Kendra Patton Thomas
April 16, 2015
Prayers going out to the family durning this difficult time.Bernadine Crisp
Rick Evans
April 15, 2015
What a beutiful person. Will never forget you Stephanie. Will see you some day!
Linda Slash
April 15, 2015
To the family, I am sending my sincerest condolences for your loss. The loss of a great friend, a sister. No not by blood but by spirit. The sweetest most sincerest and kind hearted person that you could ever meet. She will sadly missed. RIP Stephanie. Love you and miss you but I know that you will be a watching over us all.
Janice haney
April 15, 2015
My condolences and prayers to
The Jenkins family. Stephanie was a true friend in middle school with my sister Cheryl summerhill. What a Beautiful person. R.I.p
Rick and Nancy Fleming
April 15, 2015
Stephanie will be missed. She is an angel now. Rest in peace.
MELODY MARTIN
April 15, 2015
TO MALIK AND THE FAMILY, YOU SHOULD ALL FEEL HONORED TO HAVE SHARED THE SAME BLOODLINE AS THIS AMAZING WOMAN. I WILL MISS HER TREMENDOUSLY. BEAUTIFULLY SPIRITED GOD FEARING WOMAN.GONE TOO SOON, STILL SO SADDENED.
Dorinda Dempsey
April 15, 2015
I fortunate to have worked with Stephanie at the Seal and in the 40 years I worked there I never met a sweeter or kinder soul. Her smile would light up the room. She will be sadly missed.
Napoleon "Po" Shurelds
April 15, 2015
Stephanie was a good person and a blast to be around. I enjoyed my time of being a part of her life. She not only was a coworker, but she became a friend. You will truly be missed. God bless and watch over the family in their time of grief.
Bernita Nance
April 15, 2015
Rest in Heaven my friend..
I will always remember the kind and gentle friend you were to me as young girls..Gone but surely not forgotten
April 15, 2015
May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Gwen K Pernell.
Rissa Gable
April 15, 2015
From the moment I met Stephanie we were friends. She was a very kind and complimentary person. This place won't be the same without that warmth and that million dollar smile. Rest my friend...see you soon <3
Pat Hauter
April 15, 2015
Stephanie is a beautiful person. She will be missed. I loved talking to her. Special.
Rochelle Mitchell
April 15, 2015
TO MY DEAREST FRIEND; This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to write...circumstances just got in the way Steph! I love you with all my heart and this is not easy. Your smile your prayers for me and laughter will be missed...I pray that your heart and mind are at peace. No more worries...that the love and laughter and advice will continue to remind of us of the loving person you were. Nobody knows better than me. Often people asked you why are you and Shell friends....it was your spirit and love that continued to nurture me in away that I never gave up...You were my true friend Stephanie Ann! When you came to visit we laughed, shopped, ate and those memories I will truly cherish.... I LOVE YOU STEPH! REST IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR MOM.....MY TRUE FRIEND!
Peg Allmandinger
April 15, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Stephanie's passing.I was a coworker from FM.She was always so happy and friendly to everyone she worked with. She will be missed.My prayers are with al of you on this sad day.
April 15, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Jenkins and Franklin family. Stephanie was a beautiful person inside and out.
Greg & Alicia Anderson
Stanley Turner
April 15, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wonda Johnson
April 15, 2015
She always made me laugh and her smile will always be remembered. We will never forget. We loved her and miss her.
Sheri Gary-Ricketts
April 14, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family.
Deborah Thompson-Williams
April 14, 2015
Sincere Condolences to the family.
Wendy Shurelds
April 14, 2015
RIH Stephanie. Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family within hopes the spirit of the Lord will sustain you as you all endure this difficult time. Blessings to the family...
Ronese Manley
April 14, 2015
God bless the Jenkins/Franklin family she's gone but not forgotten God just open the golden gates to heaven and let her in. Rest in peace just another soldier gone home. She was a very nice person always smiled and laughed.
Esther M. Holland (Williams)
April 14, 2015
Steph you are a great friend we would set and laugh about things you will be missed my friend may God keep your son and sister's and brother wrapped in his loving arms and you my friend rest in God's loving arms you will be missed but never forgotten R.I.H.
Ann Tolbert/Doxie
April 14, 2015
Always had a great smile had a good time at school will always remember you in my thoughts and heart rest in peace.
Betty Nonette
April 14, 2015
Stephie you are absent from the body and present with the LORD I miss you already love Sister Betty Nonette
armin Petty
April 14, 2015
My Sympathy and Condolence to the family Stephanie will be miss that smile make your day went you see her. RIH
TRACIE Shurelds
April 14, 2015
my prayers go out to the family of my dear friend Stephanie Jenkins who will truly be missed rest in heaven my sister.
Suzanne Thatcher
April 14, 2015
Loved working with Stephanie, she was such a nice person! My condolences and prayers goes out to her
family.
Steve Kreischer
April 14, 2015
Stephanie was so pleasant to work with. Will miss you!
Willie/Jean McGuire
April 14, 2015
Grace and peace to the family from GOD our father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tonya Cunningham
April 14, 2015
Stephanie you were a big sister to me that i am going to truly miss your talks and especially that laugh and smile rest in heaven love you sissy
Stephanie White-Huggins
April 14, 2015
My sympathy and condolence to the family. May God bless you and comfort you during your time of loss. Stephanie I love you. I will miss you. Rest in Heaven.
Michele Meeks(McDonald)
April 14, 2015
She had that inner beauty that was reveal on the outside, full of love and always greeted you with her beautiful smile. R.I.P
Pam Dixon Gordon
April 14, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam Dixon
April 14, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 14, 2015
I worked with Stephanie at Federal Mogul. She was always so friendly and sweet I was so sorry to hear of your loss you have my sincere sympathy. Karen Shivley
April 14, 2015
Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly, God promise to empty the grave in the near future at Hosea 13:14. May the God of comfort,comfort the family in this time of sorrow. B. D. Atlanta, Ga.
Barry Geary
April 14, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Jenkins family. So sorry for your loss, We pray for strength and comfort for the family. RIH Stephanie
Duane Oberg
April 14, 2015
Stephanie was always one to say hello how are you! She always had a smile! Should have more like Her! Always nice to work with!
James Estelle
April 14, 2015
Will be greatly missing that big smile. RIP Stephanie.
April 14, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family of a beautiful person.....
Marcella Liles
laura betz
April 14, 2015
hearts are heavy after losing such a beautiful lady. god has a lovely new angel at his side, prayers for her family
Janice Long
April 14, 2015
Stephanie your beautiful smile that can light up a room will be sadly missed !
Jackie Harmon-Harris
April 14, 2015
To the entire Jenkins-Franklin family- We lift you all up in prayer, for God to supply your every need. For only he knows and he is able. Central Street & school memories will live on my friend- The Harmon Family
Continued Care Inc Tender Home Care
April 14, 2015
May God bring you peace during this time.
Lincoln Geary
April 14, 2015
Prayers going up for Stephanie and her family she was always a very sweet person May God's blessings be with you all!
LaShonda Thompson-Napier
April 14, 2015
I will remember her beautiful smile & her sweet spirit that she always had whenever I would see her. My sincere condolences go out to her son, siblings, & her father. May God's Comfort & Strength be with you all.
Patricia Gooding
April 14, 2015
Lord Bless this family... Sorry for your loss.. God be with them a beautiful sister gone but not forgotten...
Maxine Hubbard
April 14, 2015
Stephanie was a beautiful person and has a beautiful humble spirit. I Thank you Jesus for a friend like that Hallelujah !!! Though this is certainly one of those times, may you never stop believing that your faith,your inner strength, and the power of God's love will carry you through. He heal the brokenhearted Psalm 147:3 God Bless The Jenkins and Franklin Family at this Difficult Time. God is Able. ..
Helen Schlosser
April 14, 2015
Stephanie u always had a smile on your face when I seen u at work. U always made a point to say hi. U will truly be missed by many and we will miss that big smile. Rest in peace my friend.
Prayers to the family.
Debra (Lynn) Jones
April 14, 2015
My heart is filled with sadness over the lost of Stephanie's life. My prayers are with Malik, Tosha, Sharma, and other family members. We shared many good times.
April 14, 2015
YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED AN ANGLE NOW GONE HOME!!!
Vickie Tyson
April 14, 2015
No matter when or where we'd see each other we would both part with laughter...loved her dearly. To the family; you have my heartfelt condolences and prayers.
veronda turner
April 14, 2015
Stef she will be missed May God console all the family and children for he is the creator of her and we all enjoyed his creation but he has came back to retrieve his angel
Pamela K. Bankston
April 13, 2015
Our condolences to you all. Praying that God comforts the heart of her child, Malik, prayers are with you.
Pamela K. Bankston
April 13, 2015
Steph, my childhood friend, always the same, a true heart of gold, such a joy, always giving a smile of sunshine.
DELORES PITTMAN
April 13, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
LaCresha Sorrels
April 13, 2015
Such a friendly person... RIH
April 13, 2015
My prayers go out to the family. What an AWESOME person Stephanie was. I am blessed to have know her and went to school with her.
Dr. Joyce Wash- Long
April 13, 2015
Stephanie you were akways a beautiful person inside and outside. You were so easy going. I always thought about you. I am truly going to miss my friend :( RIH :( I am praying for Tasha and Sharma and the rest of the family:) God got an Angel :)
Derrick Cunningham
April 13, 2015
Rest in Peace Ms Stephanie Jenkins a long time friend and class mate.
Nanc Knapke
April 13, 2015
vaya con dios dulce amiga....
You will forever be missed...
cheryl ward
April 13, 2015
Your smile was a light in my life Step. Memories of you will make us all smile as tears fall down our face. I'm praying for the family's grief to be replaced with peace.
April 13, 2015
Bertram Wright
Carolyn Putman
April 13, 2015
May the lord bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. Stephanie was truly an exceptional person. She will definitely be missed.
Yvette Shurelds
April 13, 2015
Let the light that flickers on this candle continue to glow in remembrance of Stephanie!
Yvette Shurelds
April 13, 2015
Prayers and condolences to the family!
Elaine Watkins
April 13, 2015
My prayers are with the family. Step was a beautiful person inside and out. She will truly be missed! Heaven has truly gained an Angel. Gone but never forgotten.
Kelly
April 13, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Stephanie. Please know that the entire family are in my prayers
nissi jenkins
April 13, 2015
I love and miss u cousin u r gone but never 4gotten R.I.h. Cuz
Earnest Tina Townsend and Family
April 13, 2015
Condolences with Latosha Sanchez and Sharma Jenkins and Stephanie 's son Malik and the Franklin Family you are all in my prayers
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