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.