Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Leacy Hunter Jenkins, Sunrise October 27, 1923, Sunset September 29, 2010, Saturday, October 2, 2010, 12:00 P.M., Union Baptist Church, 5840 Springhill Road, Rembert, South Carolina 29128, Reverend Doctor Willie D. Dennis, Pastor

Active Floral Bearers ........................................................................ Nieces

Active Pallbearers ........... Benjamin Bennett, Isaac Bennett, James B ennett Curtis Jenkins, Daryl Jenkins, Gregory Kirkland Shawn Wilson

Honorary Floral Bearers Union Baptist Church Deacons Wives

Honorary Pallbearers Union Baptist Church
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THE DASH POEM
by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone, from the beginning to the end. He noted that first carne the date of her birth, and spoke the following date with tears. But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own: the cars, the house. the cash. What matters is how we live and love, and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard, are there things you ' d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real
And always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more And love the people in our lives like we' ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read with your life's actions to rehash \\{mld you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?
,..., A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS,..., Th family of the late Mrs. Leacy Hunter Jenkins, extends our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you for your love and support through the years and for the many acts of kindness and prayerful support shown to us during the illness and passing of our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Also, we sincerely thank the staff of Tuomey Hospice for their compassion and professional care during her recent illness.
The Jenkins Family

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Mrs. Leacy Hunter Jenkins

Sunrise October 27, 1923

Sunset September 29, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010 12:00 P.M.
Union Baptist Church 5840 Springhill Road Rembert, South Carolina 29 128 Reverend Doctor Willie D. Dennis, Pastor

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Leacy Hunter Jenkins was born October 27, 1923, in Rembert,

SC, and departed this earthly life on Septemoer 29,2010 atTuomey

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of the late was only 3

Eliza years

Lawson old, her

mother died and she was adopted ~nto the loving family of Sandy

and Lucy Holiday. She accepted Chris as her personal Savior,

was baptized, and became a member of the Union Baptist Church

at an early-age, under the pastorate of the late Rev. H. W. White.

She gladly and willingly served wherever she was needed in the

' church, for as long as she was able. She was a member of the

Usher Board and President ofthe Senior Missionary Society; loved

being a member of the choir, and always enjoyed attending

Sunday School. She was instrumental in coordinating the

Deacons' Wives organization in February, 1972, and served as

President for 20 years. Some of her hobbies included fishing,

crocheting afghans, cooking and baking for family and friends,

. traveling with "Jr.", and watching Atlanta Braves baseball. She

also enjoyed doing whatever she could to help others.

In November 1941, she was united in marriage to Hiram

. Jenkins, Jr. The Lord blessed them to celebrate 62 years and 7

months of marriage before his death on July 4, 2003. They were

. blessed with the birth of seven children. She was a loving, caring

and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great

grandmother, and sister. Precious memories of her will be

cherished by three daughters and sons-in-law: Earnestine and

Frierson Wilson of Rembert, Bernice and James Pitts of Sumter,

and Roberta and Olden Brooker ofColumbia; two sons and daugh-

ters-in-law: Richard and Glynis Jenkins ofAtlanta, GA, and Roland

and Ora Lee Jenkins ofSumter; adopted children: Janie Lee Miller

of Pittsburgh, PA and Isaac and Mamie Jenkins of Eatonville, FL;

ten grandchildren: TeSheia J. Winborne, Jeannine P. Gregg, Sheila

W. Jacobs, Daryl M. Jenkins, Shawn L. Wilson, Rolanda V. Jenkins,

Erin B. Doe, Curtis D. Jenkins, Edwardiea L. Jenkins, andAshleigh

J. Brooker; twelve great grandchildren; one sister, Mary H. Pringle

of Rembert; one sister-in-law, Marie J. Halley of Camden; God-

daughters Carolyn R. Harley and Pamela N. White; and numerous

relatives, extended family and friends .

. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Jenkins, Jr.;

two sons, Benjamin and Julius, who both died in infancy; sisters,

Sylvia H. Jenkins, Nancy H. Bennett, and Louise H. Taylor;

brothers, Andrew Holiday, Charlie Hunter, Richard Hunter and

Willie Hunter.

Reverend Marion 0. Bennett, Presiding Pastor
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Processional
Hymn ....................................................... Union Baptist Church Choir "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Psalm 37:1-5 ..... Dr. Thomas Bowman, Sr., Pastor Francis Burns United Methodist Church New Testament: John 14:1-4 ...................... Rev. Eric Dent, Pastor St. Paul AME Church - Shaw
Prayer ..................................................... Rev. Richard Addison, Pastor Hopewell Baptist Church
Remarks: (3 minutes please) .... ......................... Dale Cauthen, Deacon Mable Porter, Deacons Wives
Family Tribute and Refl Jctions ............................ Ashleigh J. Brooker Granddaughter
Erin B. Doe, Granddaughter
Acknowledgements .... .. .................. Cynthia K. Ransom, Grand Niece
Selection ............................................... .. .Union Baptist Church Choir "I Will Rejoice"
Words of Comfort .................................. Rev. Willie D. Dennis, Pastor Union Baptist Church
Selection .................................................. Union Baptist Church Choir "I' 11 Be Alright"
Recessional
COMMITTAL, BENEDICTION and INTERMENT
Union Baptist Church Cemetery Rembert, South Carolina