Leona Elizabeth Jenkins

Leona Elizabeth Jenkins, age 78, Loving & Faithful servant, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was a very faithful member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Louisville, TN and was retired from the Post Office in Louisville after 20 plus years of service. Preceded in death by: Husband, Jim Henry Jenkins; Son, Larry Jenkins; Sisters, Opal Kiser, Bobbie Hearon, Lucille Williams, Gertrude Moore; Brothers, J.D. Rhodes and F.A. Rhodes. Survivors include: Sons & Daughters-in-law, Don & Darlene Jenkins of Newport and David & Nell Jenkins of Friendsville; Daughter & Son-in-law, Linda & Gordon Webb of Louisville; Grandchildren, Kelsey & Alex Webb, Jill & Kirby Jenkins, Courtney Hammontree, Holly Child & Jessica Jenkins; Great-Grandchildren, Conner Landers, Abby Hammontree, Sarah Child & Emily Child; Sister & Brother-in-law, Geraldine & Robert Endsley. A host of very special friends and caregivers. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Louisville with Rev. Larry Devault and Rev. Jeff Lambert officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 PM, Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Louisville Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Mark's United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3359 Louisville Road, Louisville, TN 37777. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leona Elizabeth Jenkins please visit our Sympathy Store.