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Manette Yvette Jenkins Grant

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Manette Grant Obituary

GRANT Manette Yvette Jenkins Grant, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2011. Wife of James Grant, Jr. Daughter of Augustus Jenkins, Sr. and the late Karen Thornton Jenkins. Sister of Marvell, Augustus, Jr. and Alden Jenkins. Stepsister of Dania Brown, Demetrius White and Ernest S. Martin. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officers and members of New Saint Matthews Baptist Church and parishioners of Mater Dolarosa Catholic Church, employees of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, Xavier University of New Orleans, LA, Home Depot, Jefferson Parish Schools, NO Sewage and Water Board are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Blessed Sacrament - St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe at Cambronne St. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Reverend Charles Andrus, SSJ, Celebrant; Arrangements by DW Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave., Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 27, 2011.

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June 24, 2011

June 24,2011 Our prayers go out to your family no words can comfort you in your loss.. May GOD bless you and your family...Paulette Coleman Desvigne & family...

Lisa Marshall

June 9, 2011

Jenkins and Grant families, Sorrow doesn't last forever- love does! May God comfort you and grant you peace during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Manette!
William J. Guste Elementary

Michele Burton-Oatis

June 8, 2011

My heart and prayers go out to the Jenkins and Grant family as well as all that knew and loved Manette. You all were blessed to have shared your lives with such a loving person. May God keep you all.

Kim Powell

June 3, 2011

I was just notified of the lost of Manette. I will always remember her smile when she enter the room to come and get her taxes prepared each year. I will deeply miss her loving spirit. My prayers and condolences goes out to the family and may God continue to keep his arms wrap around the family at such a difficult time.

Anissa Jackson-Wilkins

June 2, 2011

To the Jenkins family my prayers are with you. God would never put more on you then you can bear. May the peace of God be with you now and forever. c/o "88"

Madonna-Haydel LeBlanc

June 1, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

The Cox Family

May 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 31, 2011

To the Jenkins family,My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayes. My God continue to keep you strong, and hold you in his arms. Ruby Anderson

Sheletha Howard

May 30, 2011

To The Family: May God's love, grace & mercy be with you all. She is resting in God's arms and His mansion, we live for His Kingdom. He is a comforter & a healer. Manette was one of my Little Sister's from XP; she was truly an angel. She will truly be missed, rest in peace.

Sheletha F. Howard, C/O 85'

Karl Bailey

May 30, 2011

Manette, you were truly a special person. It has been many years since our elememtry days @ Incarnate Word. You were an angel then and an angel now. My prayers are with the Jenkins family.

Linda Brown

May 30, 2011

Our condolences to the family. Manette will truly be missed. She had a loving spirit.
Linda Brown, Latoye Brown and Stacey Hurley

Terri Pierce

May 30, 2011

My prayers go out to the family. I was sadden to receive the news on yesterday. Manette was my classmate in elementary at Incarnate Word Catholic School. Know that God is a comforter.

Renee White Anderson

May 30, 2011

My prayers are with you. "The Joy of the Lord is your Strength."
Renee White Anderson, XP c/o '88

Rona Prosper Joseph, XP c/o '88

May 29, 2011

I was saddened to hear of Manette's passing. Please accept my condolences.

Michael Gladstone

May 28, 2011

I will always love and miss you my dear friend I will never forget you or the times we all had back in the day at outback they were the best of times we love and will miss our friend rest in peace.The crew Michael,tania,and glenda.

Jeff Horne

May 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yolanda Curtis-Wilson

May 28, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Yameca Carmouche

May 28, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Manette. Your family is in my prayers!!!

May 28, 2011

"For everything there is a season." My prayers go out to the family. L. White c/o 88 XUP

May 28, 2011

It was truely a blessing to know you. We will miss you dearly. My deepest sympathy to the family, may God comfort and keep you. You will be in my prayers.

Amelia Jackson c/o '88

May 28, 2011

My condolences to Manette's family. I pray that God comforts you during this sad time.

Amanda Bercey

May 28, 2011

Ms. Jenkins, my heart goes out to your family! You were a wonderful person! I just have a hard time believing that your gone. I just saw you a few weeks ago at my graduation party and I am so glad I had the opportunity to be in your presence that one last time. Thank you for all your love and support! May you rest in peace in the kingdom of heaven as the angel you are. Love you always!

Amanda B.

May 28, 2011

Ms Jenkins, I will definitely miss you! I can't believe this has happened. I just saw you at my graduation party. I'm so happy that I got to see you that one last time. Thanks for all your love and support throughout the years. May u rest in peace! Love always!

Anna Anderson

May 28, 2011

My love to you and your family. Manette will be missed and loved always. I have grown up with and around you all my life and was like family. We love you all and pray for your peace and sernity. Anna, Alaine, Fernandez, Jr. and Sydney Garner.

May 28, 2011

You will be missed my prayers go out to the family rest in peace Manette

Trenice Taylor

May 28, 2011

So sorry to hear about my sister may your sole rest in peace. My prayers go out to her family. You will be missed. c/o 87

Hilton Young

May 27, 2011

We lost one of true examples of Humility and meekness. My condolences to the family. Hilton Young Sr. Incarnate Word 82-84

Lillie Robinson Cuiellette c/o '88

May 27, 2011

I would like to express my condolences to Manette's family. She was a lovely person and I will always remember her smiling. You are in my prayers.

Delores Kitts

May 27, 2011

To Agustus Sr.
My condolence goes out to you and your family as you go through what GOd allowed . The loss of a child is a great loss i speak from experience .I pray God peace upon you . i pray God continue to keep you strong .....

Shirlanda Joseph

May 27, 2011

Manette, you were a great friend that I will never forget and an excellent teacher to the children of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. I will miss your laughter, smile, and friendship.

Tajalena McKay

May 27, 2011

Well done Servant, well done. It's time to rest. To the Jenkins/Grant family, God's Love will give you peace and comfort. Rest on my Xavier Prep Sister. XUP/CO '88

Karen Jennings-Washington

May 27, 2011

May your soul Rest In Peace my Xavier Prep Sister. Praying for Strength to your family during their time of sorrow.
XUP C/O '88

Penelope Chaisson-Barber

May 27, 2011

May God keep you and you will be missed by everyone who knew you. My sympathy goes out to the family of Manette,this was one of my sister's best friends in highschool.I can still remember her smile and cheerful face.We loved Manette, but God loves her best.

Sarah Lyle

May 27, 2011

What a joy it was to get to know you over the past year. You were very welcoming to me, and I know you will be welcomed with open arms in God's kingdom. You will always be with us at Boudreaux...always.

Tiffany Thompson

May 27, 2011

To the family of my dear sister (c/o ’88 xup),
Be encouraged and know that the life she lived was not in vain. Her legacy lives on through every live she touched and with every smile she shared. She will truly be missed.

May 27, 2011

MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE JENKINS FAMILY. WILL BE MISSED BY YOURS STUDENT DIAMONIQUE. LOVE YOU

Kelly Merrick

May 27, 2011

My prayers go out to the Grant and Jenkins family. I have known Manette since our days at Incarnate Word and Xavier Prep. She was a beautiful person and will truly be missed by her family and friends!

Cornelia Alexis

May 27, 2011

Gus my heart hurts for you and your family. I remember Manette any your other kids coming to Woolworth many years ago. God has called her early and your pain is great but with all of our prayers he will help your family throught this hard time in your life. My prayers are with you. Cornelia

Samantha Merritt

May 27, 2011

although there were many of us who loved her dearly, she is now with the One who loves her best.
XUP c/o '88

Miriam Williams

May 27, 2011

"Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. You will be missed, but your memories will live always in our heart." .....Miriam Williams and Angel Chaisson

Angel Chaisson

May 27, 2011

"Words can't express how much she will be missed; she was not only a great person, but one of my best friends since high school. She was always so positive and uplifting. Her memories will forever be a part of my life and in my heart." ......Dr. Angel Chaisson (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)

Gloria Parker

May 27, 2011

My prayers are with your family.
Rest in Peace, Mrs.Jenkins
Gloria Parker

Gwen Payne

May 27, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cookie Delgado

May 27, 2011

MRS. JENKINS, had the pleasure of working with you this year. Our Father needed you back home by His side. Prayers for you and your family left behind.

May 27, 2011

My prayer is that God's amazing grace will sustain and keep you at such a difficult time.
Linda A. Jackson
William J. Guste Elementary School

yavanna johnson

May 27, 2011

Much love and compassion goes out to you and your family from the Prep family! May God hold you in his arms.

My heart aches with sorrow. I pray that the family will find peace. Love and friendship, Schajuan Jones - Guste School

Schajuan Jones

May 27, 2011

Patricia Macklin-Ducre

May 27, 2011

Praying that God grants you His divine peace. Praying that you cherise and hold dear the memories you have of Manette and know that she rests in the arms of God. We offer you our most sincere and heartfely condolences to the family.

Ann Beck

May 27, 2011

My thoughts are with your family. Your students were lucky to have had you as a teacher.

Velma Jones-Johnson

May 27, 2011

James, Mr. Augustus, Marvel, Gus, Jr. and Alden, my prayers and thoughts are with you. What a blessing Manette was to us, a great teacher and a wonderful friend. We love and miss you Manette. I am grateful to have shared so much with you, and especially grateful for our friendship. Much love and blessings.
Velma, BreAna & Maya

Tammy Curtain

May 27, 2011

My Xavier Prep sister you will be missed, my prayers are with you family, very sweet lady and now a sweet spirit.

Tammy Curtain

May 27, 2011

My Xavier Prep sister you will be missed, my prayers are with you family, very sweet lady and now a sweet spirit.

Shawn Brown

May 27, 2011

Sorry for the Loss, my heart goes out to the family. May God Continue to Keep you all Strong and Bless. I will Miss Her Dearly.

Desiree Williams

May 27, 2011

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. My payers are with you c/o 88 XUP

Monica Eslick

May 27, 2011

Manette, You will me missed by so many. You were a great friend. Your students were greatly blessed to have you as a teacher. I am blessed to know you and laugh with you. I will miss you greatly but I know you are with us. love, Monica

Danielle Lewis

May 27, 2011

God needed an angel and He called you home! My condolences goes out to the family at this time. May you continue to pray and ask God for strength! Manette was a beautiful person inside and out...Rest in peace Ms. Jenkins!

Shelly Williams

May 27, 2011

Our prayers are with your family.
Rest in Peace, Jenkins
Shelly L.Williams & Family

Miriam Williams

May 27, 2011

May God continue to shine His light on you and your family. You are God's Angel. Time to take your rest in God's loving arms. Angel Chaisson & Miriam Breaux Williams.

Deon Lee

May 27, 2011

Our condolences to the family at this time from the Lee family(Deon) we loved you Manette, but God loves you best.Rest in Peace my sister . (c/o 88)

trina custard bridgewater c/o '88 xup

May 27, 2011

i guess your job here has been completed, my friend. we will meet again. to the grant family and to the jenkins family, my prayers for strength, understanding, and courage to live on, knowing and believing that she has finally made it home.

Yolanda Johnson Hall

May 27, 2011

May your memories bring comfort to your family. We will continue to pray for your family. God Bless.
Love and Miss you,
Pierre and Yolanda Hall, Roneisha, Robert, Roniel and Roshad Johnson

May 27, 2011

To the Jenkins family my love and prayers are with you during your time of Sadness. I know that Manette's soul is at peace with God....Delisha Young Boyd

Nidg Steger

May 27, 2011

Our condolences to the family. The Huggins Family (Nidga Huggins Steger XUP c/o '88) Wilma, Jessie, Kenya & Nidga Huggins

Shawn Hampton

May 27, 2011

To live is Christ, and to die is gain. Be comforted in the God's love.
Rest in Peace, Manette XUP c/o '88

Lorinell Jones

May 27, 2011

So sad to hear the news about one of my fellow Prep Sisters. You will be truly missed. My prayer is that your family can find comfort during this time of sorrow. May your soul rest in peace.

Trinekia Melancon

May 27, 2011

Manette, you will truly be missed! Pray without ceasing family...Joy DOES come in the morning!

angie cooper

May 27, 2011

death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal. may your memories bring you comfort in your time of need.please accept my condolences.

Valerie Prier

May 27, 2011

We will miss you dear friend. Our prayers are with your family. With love, Val & Joe (Prier)

Lisa Cosey

May 27, 2011

Although I am deeply saddened by the news, I know that you are in a better place. Rest in peace, my Prep Sister.... Love and Pra
yers,

Carla Graham

May 27, 2011

May your soul rest in Peace my Prep Sister. I will keep your family lifted in prayer. You will be truly missed.
Carla Graham
C/O 90.

Brandi Joseph-Armour

May 27, 2011

To Marvelle, my friend, & family God gave another Angel her wings. Manette was like a sister to me. I will remember her for the loving kindness she always showed me. She was a great woman & will be greatly missed. Continous prayers from my family to yours for Peace & Comfort..........always Brandi

Carlos Herrera

May 27, 2011

Wow Manette.. Old friends from Incarnate Word... I will miss you my friend... I know the Lord has you in His arms...

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