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Mrs. Gwendolyn Jenkins

Passed 11/08/2020

Obituary For Mrs. Gwendolyn Jenkins

Mrs. Gwendolyn Frances Jenkins of Southfield, Michigan Beloved Wife on Mr. Tony Jenkins, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Cousin born on January 9, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan made her Transition on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan at the age of 59.Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ellis Funeral Home 22401 Grand River Ave. ( between Lahser Rd. & Telegraph Rd. ) Detroit, Michigan 48219. Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 Family Hour at 10:30 AM with the Celebration Of Life at 11:00 AM at Citadel Of Praise Church 20280 Lyndon in Detroit, Michigan 48223 Dr. Spencer T. Ellis Pastor 313-535-1500.Interment will be in Oak Hills Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. Flower Delivery hours will be on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 12 Noon to 6:00 PM.


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We send our condolences to Gwen's family. May the Lord strengthen you and carry you at this time. From all your cousin's The York family

Sending our condolences and prayers to the Jenkins and George Lynch family. The Considine Senior bowling league, Renaissance Bowling Alley. Submitted by Charlotte Allen

Mrs. Gwen was my nurse anesthetist, she was extremely kind and made me feel at ease. I'm very grateful for her caring demeanor and sweet words.

Sincerely, Dominique Griffin (daughter of Min. Wanda Moore)

My deepest condolences to the family..What a beautiful person Gwen was. But.. rest on girl..We will all see you again soon

Gwen was always pleasant and friendly when I would go and hangout with Melody. My condolences are with her family. She will be deeply missed.

Hazel Pollard Wong

I loved her beautiful voice such a sweet spirit, loved her presence at our family reunions..,will be missed.praying for the family. Stella waller

Gwen was always ready to sing during our family reunion banquets. She surely did light up a room. Heaven has gained an angel. The Waller Family of Texas will continue to keep you all uplifted in prayer. Kara Waller

I am deeply sadden about the passing of our family member. My condolences and love to the Jenkins family. Johnny C Waller Fort WorthTexas.

Gwen, you lit up our hearts for the time that we knew you. We loved hearing you sing, and we looked forward to hearing you at our family reunions. You were so beautiful inside and out. Our hearts ache right now. We so looked forward to you getting well and singing at the next Fullerton Waller Morris Love Reunion. We are sadden right now, but we know God has answered, and He has set you free. We love you and we miss you. But you are right where you belong, singing with the angels. You so deserved that Spirit award last year. Your cousins, the Waller Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ellis Funeral Home | Detroit, MI

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