Helen Jenkins    Helen K. Jenkins, 81, of Mexico, died at 5:00 a.m. Sunday, February 15, 2009, at The Arbors of Lakeview Bend in Mexico. Mrs. Jenkins was born on May 13, 1927, in Mexico, a daughter of Jim and Bessie (Daniel) Beatty. She was married to E. E. “Gene” Jenkins who preceded her in death on November 23, 2001. Survivors include one son, Ronald E. Jenkins and his wife Irma, St. Louis; one brother, Col. Roy P. Beatty, Atlanta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Kevin L. Jenkins and his wife Tina, St. Louis, Todd C. Jenkins, Atlanta, Ga., and Ryan D. Scheetz and his wife Jaime, Chicago, Ill; three great-grandchildren, Andrew and Ashley Jenkins, and Callie Scheetz. The family would like to express their appreciation to Cathy Logerman for her excellent care of Helen. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to the First Christian Church in Mexico where Helen was a member. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy I am so sorry. James GALLAHER Dear Ron and Irma, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's death. Whenever I came to Mexico or was going through Mexico on my way to or from Jeff City I frequently would stop and see your mom. She would always bring me up to date on what was going on in your life. Will miss those times. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Glenn & Ann Gage Helen Jenkins Ron, I am torn by my thoughts at the time of your mother's passing. I had many, many conversations with her and stood by her in too many crises. She was a wonderful, proud woman whose soul-heart was bigger than one can imagine. God bless you as you remember your mother and father. Randy Sawyer the safford family wishes to express their sympathy to the jenkins family in their loss of helen jenkins. you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. the mexico mo DAR chapter wishes to express sympathy and prayers to the helen jenkin's family in their loss.we fondly remember her as a friend and fellow patriot. our thoughts are with you at this time.

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