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Reverend Henrietta Simmons Jenkins Cummings

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Henrietta Cummings Obituary

Reverend Henrietta Simmons Jenkins Cummings MT. PLEASANT - Reverend Henrietta Simmons Jenkins Cummings, 91, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2023. Family and friends are invited to attend The Celebration Of Life Service of Reverend Henrietta Simmons Jenkins Cummings, which will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2023 at Olive Branch AME Church at 11:00 AM. She leaves to cherish his loving memories children: Alma Brown, Sarah McPherson (Herman), Barbara Ann Rainey, Linda Oree (Joseph), Abraham Jenkins, Jr. (Diane), Frank Jenkins, Alice Jenkins Horlback, Charles Jenkins and Maureen Turner (Leon). Six step-children: Leon Cummings, Jr. (Louise) Julius Cummings (Dorthy), Nathaniel Cummings, Ronald Cummings (Judy), Vernon Cummings (Deborah), Leola Mitchell (Emory), 62 grandchildren, 106 great-grandchildren, 32 great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews and extended family and friends. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 MORRISON DRIVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403. OFFICE: 843.727.1230 and FAX: 843.724.3528. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2023.

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Elmire Raven

January 21, 2023

Rev. Cummings was such a blessing. She was a kind, loving person and will always be remembered by those who loved her. May she Rest in Peace!

Lashanda Conyers

January 21, 2023

I thank God for sharing her with us she was my Sunday school teacher and the one that led me to the Lord, she will truly be missed. I am praying for the family's strength during their time of bereavement.

Dorothy Stevens

January 20, 2023

To the Jenkins
My sincere condolences to the family. May you found comfort during your time of bereavement.

Rev Vivian Freeman-Oree

January 20, 2023

To The Family of Rev Henrietta Simmons Jenkins Cummings.
What a Friend We Have In Jesus, All Our Sins and Grief to Bear!
My heartfelt condolences to you all. Rev Cummings was a wonderful mentor to me in ministry. Her words of wisdom keeps resonating in my spirit. I am grateful for the time I spent with her. She was a powerful beacon of light for so many of us at Olive Branch AME Church. Her legacy will live on.
I am not able to be there with you all. My sincere prayers will remain with you all now and always. Love you all and God bless.
Rev Vivian Freeman-Oree

Sheila Powell

January 20, 2023

"Oh the peace I find in Jesus."

Prayer of condolences from my family to yours

Dear Lord,

You have walked with them through all their yesterday's, guided and protected them in a thousand ways.
Now we pray you'll strengthen them and calm their sorrows, comfort them and bring sweet peace to their tomorrow's.   Amen

Surely He will bare your griefs and carry your sorrows.

Peace be unto you.

Sister Sheila C. Powell, PGSD
Grand Hostess, Chairperson
PHGC, OES, ROA, SC,Jurisdiction

Jean Hamilton

January 20, 2023

Blessings to this family, especially Abraham and Maureen,
My prayer over you all is from Jeremiah 31:13b - "I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them and give them gladness for sorrow."

In His love,
Jean Hamilton

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