Sheri Hawley Jenkins

Sheri Hawley Jenkins of Winnie, passed away on October 19, 2025. Sheri was born on March 12, 1957, to Margie Brassier Hawley and Frank Hawley in Beaumont.

She grew up in China and graduated from Hardin Jefferson High School in 1975. In 1980, she married the love of her life, Jeffery Jenkins, and two years later they welcomed their son, Christopher. Sheri spent many years working as an Accounting Manager for Trinity Bay Water District, where her sharp mind and steady hand kept things running smoothly until her retirement. Sheri was a devout Catholic and a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Winnie.

She was also the kind of person who made life sweeter literally. A wonderful baker with an undeniable sweet tooth, Sheri was famous for her desserts and for never turning down a cookie or a slice of cake. She often joked that the quality of the sweets determined how good (or bad) a party was, and she wasn't wrong. Her competitive streak came out during family nights, where she played to win and kept everyone on their toes and with her quick wit and dry sense of humor… she was known to change the rules mid game if it was advantageous to her hand!!

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Jenkins of Winnie; son, Chris Jenkins and wife, Waverly of Lumberton; stepson, Thomas Jenkins of Austin, and Rachel McGreevy and her husband, Monty of Katy; and grandchildren, Cai Jenkins, Chase, Trevor, Kaden, Mikella Mia McGreevy. She is survived by her sisters, Tina Almond and her husband, Doug of Beaumont, and Tammy Ballard and her husband, Michael of Winnie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A rosary for Mrs. Jenkins will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow until 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2024, at Broussard's, 134 Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church here.