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Donna Odessa Jenkins MT. PLEASANT - The relatives and friends of Ms. Donna Odessa Jenkins are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday February 28, 2012, 12:00 NOON at Nichols Chapel AME Church, 57 Kennedy Street, Charleston, SC. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Ms. Jenkins is survived by her son; Mr. Dexter Allen Jenkins, her mother; Mrs. Vernell Evans Jenkins, grandmother; Mrs. Geneva E. Evans, siblings; Ms. Arvernell Jenkins-Shrivers and Ms. Marilyn Yvonne Jenkins, sister-in-law; Mrs. Anita Jenkins, 11 aunts, 5 uncles, 6 nieces and 1 nephew and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for Ms. Jenkins will be Monday, February27, 2012 at the Bryan McNeal Sr. Memorial Chapel, 4129 Highway 17 N, Awendaw, SC from 2:00 to 5:30 PM. Also at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfh.com Arrangements by W.M. Smith - McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 4129 Highway 17 N, Awendaw, SC 29429 843-881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 22 to Feb. 27, 2012.

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Valery- Gloria Ellis

March 19, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elizabeth Shivers-June

March 13, 2012

With deepest sympathy, my family and I share your recent loss and pray that GOD will continue to watch over your family and we will continue to keep you all in prayer.

Elizabeth Shivers-June

March 13, 2012

With deepest sympathy, my family and I share your recent loss and pray that GOD will continue to watch over your family and we will continue to keep you all in prayer.

Beverly Vanderhorst

March 12, 2012

Dearest Nell, Avanell, Marilyn and Family, Sorry to hear about your lost. Done was a very sweet person, you will miss her, but one day we all will see her again. Love Ya,

Evelyn Evans

March 3, 2012

Love,Peace my sweet Donna I miss you so much. Love Aunt Eve.

Erin May

March 1, 2012

I miss Ms. Donna so much she was a true blessing to all. She was one who loved everyone. I was her co worker and I must say watching her work with children was a true amazement. She trully loved children. A true god sent. My condolences go out to her family.

March 1, 2012

God gave me the opportunity to get to know you ,Donna ,and that has made my life so much brighter. You're not gone,just away and I'll see you again on my way. Sylvia

LaRona White-Cobin

March 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Donna and I were really good friends at Clafin University. She always had style, a wonderful personality and a kind heart. May God bless this family and give them much needed strength.

Garnett & Frances Wood

February 29, 2012

May the sympathy of those who love you and the precious memory of one you loved so dearly comfort you at this time.

Garnett and Frances Wood
Washington, D.C.

Edna Bissessar

February 28, 2012

To Marilyn&family: Let's God"s deep love and understanding help you in your grief. For He is there to ease the pain.He will not fail you, nor forsake you. Love You. Edna Bissessar & Family

Renee & Duane Graham

February 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Isaiah & Stella W. Horry

February 28, 2012

To The Jenkins Family,
We would like to express our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
May God continue to be a blessing to your family.

Alfred and Williamae Frasier

February 27, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the Lord give you comfort and peace during this sad time!!!

Tinisha Ladson

February 27, 2012

To Dexter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom always had a smile and a joke whenever I saw her. She will be missed but the memories will remain. I pray for your strength during these tough times.

Edwards,Gathers & Brown Family

February 27, 2012

Our condolences to the Jenkins and Evans family

Cheryl Burns

February 27, 2012

To the Jenkins family May God Bless you during your time of loss. Our prayers are with you. Love Harold & Cheryl Burns Family

Margie Breland

February 27, 2012

My condolences to the Jenkins and Evans family. May you find strength and peace during your time of bereavement. I will continue to keep you all in prayer.

Sharon DuPree-Capers

February 27, 2012

To the Jenkins family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rhonda (Smalls) Fordham- Ackerman

February 27, 2012

To Ms. Vernell, Marilyn, Arvernell, and family: may your hearts be comforted and find peace in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; and the memories of Donna's cheerful personality bring a smile to your faces.

Cindy and Darrell Wright

February 27, 2012

To The Jenkins Family,
Our Condolences and prayer to all in the time of grief.Continue to lean on the lord for strenght and guidance.Remember DONNA will always look down and smile saying Believe In GOD he will never forsake you no matter what.
Dexter you will always have an ANGEL watching over you.

Darielle,Darrell Jr and Danielle Wright

February 27, 2012

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation

Francena Bell

February 27, 2012

To The Jenkins Family; My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.May God comfort you all during this time.

Wanda Wallace

February 27, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May God comfort you all during this time and give you the strength to continue on.

Natasha Jenkins Sheppard

February 27, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of a love one. You are surely in our thoughts in prayers. May God keep you all in his perfect peace.

Athena Psaras

February 27, 2012

Mrs.Jenkins,Marilyn and Family
Donna and I were classmates.We always found a joke or something to laugh about.As I read the entries in the guest book,I am not surprised.Her smile,her kindness,her true friendships and her Faith continued throughout her life.We all are fortunate for having her in our lives at sometime or another.For me it was the
60's and 70's and Donna and I learned alot from each other.I am deeply saddened that her life was cut so short but I know that God must need her more.A bell must be ringing somewhere because a new Angel just got her wings.Bless you so much

Armand Edwards

February 26, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Georgia Jefferson

February 26, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Keith E Hill

February 26, 2012

To Marilyn and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cathy Williamson

February 26, 2012

To the Jenkins Family, our throughts and prays will be with you that God will strenghten you through these times. He will put know more on you than you can bear, You all loved her, but God loves her too.
Praying for you always:
Cathy Washington Williamson RN.

Cheryl German Branch

February 25, 2012

To the Jenkins family, I am keeping you in prayer. Remember the good times and be strong because only God knows what's best for us all. Love You!

Barbara J Grant Jackson

February 25, 2012

Donna and I where chairleaders in high school. We will be praying for you and the family doing your time of sorrow. Donna was the type of person that showed love towards everyone. Just know that if we live the way she did we all will see her one day. God knows best her time here may have come to soon to use, but if we live the Godly life we will see her again. God Bless!!!

Victor Smalls

February 25, 2012

To the Jenkins Family; our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this tough time. Just know that God has all that we need; just give it to Him.

February 25, 2012

Celebrating a life lived to the glory of God! To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God's perfect peace surround you during this time...Blessings...Reverends Marion and Iris Brown and family

Shirley Cummings- Jamison& Family

February 25, 2012

To the Jenkins Family, May the Lord continue to guide strengthen and lead you during and after your time of sorrow. Donna was a BEAUTIFUL PERSON. Hold on to your memories until ya'll meet again. God Bless You

Le Roy Evans

February 25, 2012

Donna was more than a niece to my parents and a cousin to both me and my brother. She became a daughter to my parents and a sister to my brother and me when she moved to San Antonio, TX in the late 70's. She was a constant part of our lives ever since I was a child; she always had something entertaining for us to do, and a way of holding out on when the fun would begin. To Aunt 'Nell, Arvernell, and Maryland, our hearts are full, but we know that you are in good hands; his peace and comfort be with you over these next few days and always.

Evans family (Nassau Bay, TX)

Annalee Grant-Carter

February 25, 2012

I met Donna in 1971 at Moultrie High School. We were classmates until we graduated in 1975 from Wando High School. Donna was always laughing and smiling. We lost touch, but reunited again at Nichols Chapel AME Church -- and there she was, still laughing and smiling. Ms. Nell, Avernell, Marilyn, Dexter and the rest of the family,take solace in knowing that she is in a better place -- where there is no pain or suffering. Cherish the time you had on Earth with her, and the fond memories that she left with each of you. I pray God's blessing for each and every one of you.

Laura Schmid Howle

February 25, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Donna. She was always smiling, upbeat, and would run circles around all of us even though she had worked 8 hrs prior to coming to the IOP. To the Jenkins family, you have my deepest sympathy. Mrs. Donna will be missed.

Rosa Green

February 24, 2012

To the family of Donna Jenkins, she was a former co-worker and a very good friend. Thank you for sharing her with us. God bless you. I will continue to pray for you all.

The white family

February 24, 2012

To the Jenkins Family
My thoughts and prayers are with at this time Ms. Donna maybe gone but she will never be forgotten ( RIP MS. DONNA)

Edna Tomlin-Ferguson

February 24, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering angle so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you, and whenever you pray Heaven to hear you. I miss my friend.

Georgia Rhodes Richardson

February 24, 2012

To the Family of Donna Jenkins,
Donna was a classmate of mine at Claflin University. She was a women of great joy. I remember the days at Claflin when she would light up a room whenever she walked into it. She was full of fun and laughter. I know she left a wonderful legacy for you to continue to carry on in your life. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy and especially to Astoshia Evans. Remember Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can't heal. May God Richly Bless You.

Alison Cox

February 24, 2012

To the Jenkins family. May the Lord shine a light on you in your time of sorrow. I had the pleasure of meeting with 2 family members today and would like to say to you that I know in my heart that your mother and sister must be hugging you with sweet smiles right now. What a special family. Sincerely, Alison Cox (MUHA)

WILLIE(&)GENET ROBINSON

February 24, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Georganna Washington

February 24, 2012

We say to the famly, hold on, keep the Faith, knowing that there is no pain that Jesus cant feel, no hurt that he cannot heal, all things work according to the Master's plan and his perfect will, so no matter what you are going through remember that God is only using you. So continue to stay strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, for the battle is not yours it's the Lords. We will continue to keep the Family in our prayers, thoughts and Love. ( Georgie )

Tameka Joy-Hawkins

February 24, 2012

To The Jenkins Family

Ms. Donna was a true angel inside and out, a beautiful co-worker who always was positive despite of circumstance. My prayers go out to the family during your time of sorrow.

Doloris Marion

February 24, 2012

To The Jenkins Family
May God continue to bless your family during this difficult time. Donna was loved by everyone. She will truly be missed at St Nichols Chapel.
Doloris Marion, Charleston, South Carolina

Benjamin & Jacquelin Richardson

February 24, 2012

To the Jenkins Family:
We are so sorry to have read about
Donna's death. May you seek solace
and comfort from God. He is too wise
to make a mistake. We must leave at our appointed time. We pray that
you will lean on Him doing your time
of bereavement.

Shirley and Emily Wallace

February 23, 2012

TO THE JENKINS FAMILY,
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.Miss her but let her go.For to be absent in this body on earth is to be present with the Lord.And when your grieving time is over and you think of her.Think of her with joy and gladness and not with tears and saddness.May the peace of God be with you all during your time of sorrow

Janie, Candace, Janel Smalls

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deborah Palmer

February 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Starnell Gehl

February 23, 2012

Ms. Donna was the always the brightest part of the day. Her smile and singing would liven up any situation. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Jean Smalls & Family

February 23, 2012

To The Jenkins & Shivers Families

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved "Donna". May God Bless, Strengthen, & keep each & everyone of you as you go through this time of great sorrow.

Shelia Porcher

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins family,
May your memories give you strength and the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

"Nieyky" Ancrum

February 23, 2012

Ms. Donna will be missed greatly, she had a wonderful spirit about herself. NO matter what she spoke with a beautiful smile. Not many like her, I am greatful to have gotten to know her. My condolences to her family and anyone who had the pleasure of being in her presence.

Dikena Price

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Donna was the sweetest person you could have met. I am so glad I was given the opportunity to meet such a delightful person. She will truly be missed on Sunday mornings sitting on the front row looking stylish as ever. This is the Donna that I knew and grew to love. Take your rest sweet Donna, we loved you but God loves you best and we all know the love you had for our Saviour Jesus Christ!

Anita German Jefferson

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
May the peace of the Lord be with you during this time of bereavement.

Kenneth "deac" Williams

February 23, 2012

"I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE; I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH." TO MY BOTHER DEXTER AND FAMILY,
MS DONNA WAS A BEAUTIFUL, DOWN TO EARTH, AND LOVING PERSON, WHO ALWAYS TOUCHED YOUR HEARTS WITH HER SMILE AND LAUGHTER. IF YOU WERE DOWN OR DISCOURAGED, SHE WOULD TAKE THE TIME OUT AND ENCOURAGE YOU WITH WORDS. WHAT I LOVED ABOUT MS DONNA MOSTLY IS SHE KNEW THE LORD AND WOULDN'T MIND SHOWING IT OR EXPRESSING HER FEELINGS OF HOW GOD BLESSED AND KEPT HER EVEN WHILE GOING THROUGH HER TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. I FEEL SO BLESSED THAT SHES IN A BETTER PLACE WHERE EVERYDAY IS LIKE SUNDAY. SHE HAS TOUCHED AND BLESSED MY LIFE IN SOOOOOO MANY WAYS AND WILL TRULY TRULY BE MISSED. TO DEXTER AND FAM, REMEMBER, THAT WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING. SHE IS PRESENT WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOUR AND IS NOW FREE. LOVE YA MAN AND KEEP YA HEAD UP BRUH AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, I GOT YOUR BACK BRUH. "SLEEP ON MS. DONNA AND TAKE YOUR REST, WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVES YOU BEST." THIS IS NOT GOODBYE, BUT SEE YOU LATER. RIP....

Tajai' Jenkins

February 23, 2012

You Will truly be missed cuz

Barbara Jenkins-Dent & Family

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
All thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. May God, guide, bless and comfort all as times passes.

February 23, 2012

Nichols Chapel has lost a wonderful light and warrior. She was a diligent Stewardess and was always willing to help in any caliber of our church! She will truly be missed and we pray God's comfort for the entire family.

Voices From Above
(Sister Rose and Sister Rush)
Nichols Chapel AME Church

CHARLENE REID WASHINGTON

February 23, 2012

Praying for the family. God is able. Remember all the good times and cherish her memory.

CARRIE LAIRD

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins family,
Donna was truly an inspiration to everyone who met her. She will be missed by so many people. She touched the lives of everyone she came into contact with and we are all blessed to have known her.
Carrie Laird

Kirsten Akins

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins family,
I send my condolences and prayers to yall in your time of grief. However I'd like to express that Ms Donna was truly a light in Nichols Chapel AME church and will be missed on the first pew every sunday. I loved to hear her voice and to see her drive off in her Mustang looking stylish. That was Ms Donna, always stylish and smiling with warm words. Let the Lord wrap his loving arms around you in your time of grief.With My deepest sympathy

Gwendolyn Smith, TA, IOP @ MUSC

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins/Evans Families: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I've had the pleasure of meeting and working with Donna when I returned to MUSC in 2010. I'm sure the work she has done is speaking for her. She was such a loving, dedicated, and hard working person. Truly A CHILD Of GOD! We love her, but God loves her best. I will pray your strength in the Lord!

CAROLYN WHITE-BURGESS (MUSC IOP)

February 23, 2012

TO THE JENKINS FAMILY, DONNA WAS A LOVING CO-WORKER AND MOST OF ALL A VERY CLOSE FRIEND. THERE WAS NOTHING THAT DONNA WOULD NOT DO FOR YOU. DONNA LOVED EVERYONE. SHE AND I WOULD HAVE COUNTLESS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HER FAMILY,(SHE WOULD BE LOOKING FORWARD TO HER TRIPS TO NORTH CAROLINA TO SEE HER GRANDDOG),CHURCH AND HER LOVE FOR HER CHILDERN(HERE AT MUSC). HER SMILE WOULD LIGHT UP ANY ROOM. DONNA YOU WILL BE MISSED. REST ON MY FRIEND!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Melvenia Smith Greene

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins family,
WE are so sorry for your loss of a daughter, sister, mom,neice,aunt,cousin and friend. WE will keep your family in prayer for we know that the comfort of our Lord will sustian each of you. Continue to look to Him. Lovingly Anthony & Melvenia

Dell Alston,Neighbor

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,

Alway's cherish your memories of Donna

Aretha McFadden

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tanique Broughton

February 23, 2012

To Sis Marilyn and Family:
May God continue to keep you at this time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Waltzenia Freshwater

February 23, 2012

Marilyn and family, you have our deepest sympathy.
Minister Thomas & Zenia Freshwater

Erica Grate-Simmons

February 23, 2012

To the Jenkins Family..Donna was a strong lady who believes in GOD. I know she made her peace with the LORD. Stay bless and strong during this time and know GOD will never leave you!

Valencia Frazier

February 23, 2012

I have shed so many tears now it's time to be happy for she has done with the Lord expected her to do. What a loving mother she was what a good friend to have. To the family you have my deepest sympathy.

Kathy Rouse

February 23, 2012

To Marilyn and Family: my deepest expression of sympathy is extended to you as you prepare to bid your farewell to your beloved,
Donna. Continue to lean on the Lord and each other for guidance and strength. God be with you all.

Robin Rudd, RN

February 22, 2012

Extremely sorry to hear about Donna's passing. I worked at times with Donna at MUSC until I had to medically retire. One of the last things she said to me was "I'll pray for you" and I said "you also". Now she is healthy and well with Jesus...

Viola Stokes

February 22, 2012

To My Family
May God comfort you during this time of loss. We will truly miss that beautiful, thanksful spirit. Donna, i will miss my hugs and kisses, but thanks be to God i got a chance to spend sometime with you! Family remember you love her but God loves her best. RIP Donna!

Shirley Manigault Patton

February 22, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
When the Lord calls our loved ones home,he leaves a gift of memories in exchange,just hold on to your memories and let them guide your during this time of sadness.Take comfort-those who love will be reunited in eternity.With my deepest sympathy.

April Turner

February 22, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ceasar Wright Jr.

February 22, 2012

To the Jenkins Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. Keep your hands in Jesus's and everything will be alright.

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