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Lee Ann Jenkins
1950 - 2025
BORN
1950
DIED
2025
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Lee Jenkins Obituary
She was born Sept. 10, 1950 in Celina, OH to Lee and Dolores (Etter) Schmehl.
On Oct. 25, 1969 in St. Marys, she married Kurtis Dean Jenkins, who survives.
Also survived by: son Troy (Tina) Jenkins of St. Marys, OH; son Tyson (Teresa) Jenkins of rural Mercer Co., OH; seven grandchildren: Justin, Caleb, Cody, Jonathan, Aiden, Brent, Cassie; 16 great-grandchildren: Karliah, Summer, Skyler, Braxton, Carson, Rowen, Jace, Payton, Hazel, Emory, Ridley, Roary, Jasalin, Gabriella, Madaline, Maverick; sister Vickie (Wesley) Lewis of Lima, OH; sister Kristine (Jerry) Freels of New Bremen, OH; sister Ireta (Jeff) Hegemier of Hudson, OH; brother Jerry Lee Schmehl of St. Marys, OH; brother Bruce (Carol) Schmehl of St. Marys, OH; and brother Tony (Renee) Schmehl of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Lee and Dolores Schmehl; infant brother Terry Lee Schmehl.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1969).
For many years, she worked at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys in the dietary department and as a nursing assistant. She also was a nursing assistant for several long-term care facilities in the area.
Lee Ann enjoyed celebrating the holidays, and she and Kurtis were well-known for their elaborate yard display at Halloween. Above everything else, she treasured the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 14, 2025 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High St. in St. Marys. Pastor Andrew Atkins will officiate the services.
Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Lee Ann's family via: MillerFuneralHomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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Ann (Jones) Gaberdiel
October 13, 2025
I went to high school and graduated with LeeAnn and she was a very kind person. We remained friends all thru high school and thru graduation. She was a beautiful young lady. I treasured our friendship. My deepest sympathy to Kurt and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
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