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Abigail Jenks Obituary
Spc. Abigail Rose "Abby" Jenks
Nov. 18, 2000 - April 19, 2021
Spc. Abigail Rose "Abby" Jenks, 20, of Challedon Drive, died Monday, April 19, 2021 during a static line training jump from a helicopter. She was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC.
Born on November 18, 2000 in Pensacola, FL, Abby was the daughter of Mary Jenks and Anthony Taglianetti. She grew up in the Greenfield-Saratoga area. Abby participated in 4-H and had a passion for animals.
She was a 2018 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and then enlisted in the US Army. She was a fire support specialist serving as a forward observer with the brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment.
"Spc. Abigail Jenks was a creative, hardworking, and confident paratrooper," said Army Capt. Brian Norman, who commanded Jenks' artillery battery. "Her love for art, animals, and her friends reverberated wherever she worked, (and) her compassion for fellow paratroopers will be truly missed."
She was an accomplished artist and tattoo artist.
Abby was engaged to be married to her Fiance Sgt. Shane Allen Warren Grant of Fort Bragg, NC.
She also leaves her loving mother, Mary E. Jenks and her companion Gary Tator (who was like a father to Abby) of Wilton; a brother, David J. Jenks of Missouri, Esther J. Jenks and Anthony R. Jenks both of Wilton; grandparents Loren and Susan Jenks of Greenfield Center and Anthony and Sharon Taglianetti of Virginia; great grandmother, Shirley Coonradt of Wilton; and an uncle, Chris Jenks, MD of Oklahoma.
Her great-grandfather William Coonradt pre-deceased her.
Funeral Services with Full Military Honors will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday, May 1 at Wilton Baptist Church, 755 Saratoga Road (Rte. 9), Wilton, NY. A calling hour will be held from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Saturday May 1 at the church prior to the service. Burial will be at 1:00p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Greenfield Cemetery in Greenfield, NY.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
for Abigail Jenks
Daniel Larmon
June 13, 2021
I am sorry for your lose I remember we use to do things in the pond together as BFF
Uncle Larry & Aunt Diana
May 9, 2021
We love the spirit, the beauty, the happiness and the adventure as embodied in Abby. There was never anyone like her before and never will be again. We will never forget her.
Tim Wallace
May 7, 2021
You ended your life far too young, but you died for the love of your countrymen. For this we are profoundly grateful. You can rest easy, your duty is done, we have the watch. Hand salute!
Bobby Wingate
May 4, 2021
RIP Spec. Jenks. Thoughts and Prayers with Your Family,Unit,Airborne Community and Your Friends. Your Service to Our Country Greatly Appreciated and Never Forgotten. GBU. ALL THE WAY.
Airborne Infantryman 1973-80
Phyllis A Podesva
May 3, 2021
My condolences to her family
Betty Blake
May 1, 2021
God Bless you. Thank you for your honorable service. May you R.I.P. Prayers and gratitude to your family. (Bill) Betty Blake Family.
Betty Blake
May 1, 2021
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Sheila and Rich Jaskie
April 30, 2021
We are never prepared for a death like this. Abby was almost part of our family, being engaged to our grandson, Shane Grant. She left without finishing her tattoos on Shane. Knowing Shane, those tattoos will remain as the are until Shane meets Abby in Heaven for Abby to finish those tattoos.
JENNIE & BiLL LESNIEWSKI
April 30, 2021
To: DIANA and LARRY & Friends & Family of Abby...Sorry and sad to hear
of the Shocking News! R.I.P. Your work is Done.Thank You for Service!
The Lesniewski FAMILY
Ivonne Perales
April 29, 2021
Rest In Peace Spec. Jenks. Thank you for your honorable service. God Bless all the family
Joyce A Nichols
April 29, 2021
I've been moved by Abigail's story. Thank you for your service to our country. My son is currently an active Marine. My thoughts and prayers to your family. May you rest in peace, Joyce, a neighbor
Tom Patterson
April 29, 2021
Saratoga / Wilton lost a true hero today. Rest in piece fellow service member. Saratoga native and Vietnam veteran.
Jaime
April 29, 2021
I’m so sorry for the loss of a beautiful person. Our hearts are with you here in upstate ny.
Francine Barrett
April 28, 2021
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter, May she rest in peace.
Laura Hawkins
April 28, 2021
She is a TRUE Patriot..her young life and promising career were tragically cut short while training to serve her country. God bless her, and those who love her.
Mike Squier
April 28, 2021
I saw the headlines about Abigail in the Houston news. I left the 82nd Airborne in 1978 and shuttered when I learned how she passed. I'm so very sorry this happened!! Surely, the entire world became a little colder and more bitter with Abigail's passing. May God bless her, her family and friends.
A grateful mom and citizen
April 27, 2021
Thank you for your service, Spc. "Abby", and heavenly peace be with you. What an inspiration you are, especially for the youth of today. May your family and friends find consolation in your life so well lived, and may they find comfort in the Lord at this sorrowful time.
John Lant
April 27, 2021
Abigail, the entire Town of Wilton is so proud of your selfless service to our country. You are a true Patriot. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace, Town of Wilton Supervisor John Lant and the Wilton Town Board
Michele Kressner
April 27, 2021
I was so very sorry to hear about your loss. I met Abby at Saratoga High School where I work. She became a regular visitor of my office. She would sit and talk of future plans, her smile lighting up the room. I was so proud of her when she joined the Army, and extremely impressed when she joined the Airborne division. She was a fine young woman growing into her own, taken way too soon. My condolences to her family, friends and fiancé.
Laura Lane
April 26, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic death of your daughter. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Laura Lane
Proud Mother of MSG Benjamin A Stevenson, KIA 21 July 2011.
janice Hammond
April 26, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely young lady, I was lucky enough to know her through boces, prayers for your family. You will be missed Abby.
Scott
April 26, 2021
Praying for you and your family during this time of loss. We pray that the Lord will provide comfort to all that knew and loved this paratrooper. The 82nd Airborne Division Association stand with you during this time.
Abigail Pinyon
April 26, 2021
I still wish that I could pinch myself and wake up and this all be a dream. Watch over your family and Shane sweet girl and love on those babies up there for me!
Deborah Stewart
April 25, 2021
I'm thankful for this young woman's service. I'm so sorry her life ended at such young age.
Mark Clavin
April 25, 2021
I just wanted to thank you for your dedicated service to our Country, all of the animals you have loved, and everyone whose lives you have touched. Gone way too soon, God Bless you and your Family. RIP
Mark
April 25, 2021
Rest In Peace Abby. Airborne All The Way.
Grateful for your service and sacrifice
April 25, 2021
Rest peacefully, Spec. Jenks. Thank you for your service.
A grateful family
April 25, 2021
God Bless you. Thank you for your honorable service. May you rest in Eternal Peace. Prayers and gratitude to your family.
April 25, 2021
Thank you for your service to our country.
Rest In Peace.
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