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Services for Sister Jenkins will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 4:00pm. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link https://youtu.be/yiYm_rD6yGI starting at 3:45pm and service will begin at 4:00pm).
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Racine, WI – Bessie Ann (nee: McMillian) Jenkins was born on a beautiful day, June 9, 1933. We know it was a beautiful day because she made her arrival here on this earth. Her mother was Hattie Morris and her father was O. B. McMillian.
Bessie accomplished her elementary and high school education at Hickory-Jasper County School in Hickory, Mississippi. During her senior year Bessie was selected and served as class valedictorian. She moved on to attend Harris Junior College in Meridian, Mississippi. During Bessie’s educational years she was in the custodial care of her grandparents, Benjamin and Silar Morris.
In 1953 she met and married Latimore Jenkins, unto this union five children were born and later Bessie was blessed, adding Christopher to the family.
In 1960 Bessie joined Greater Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Hardy D. Preston, followed by Rev. Tommy L. Morris and Rev. Valdimir Gavin. Bessie was a devout member- she served as a lead singer, a choir director of the Gospel Choir and as a Deaconess. As her health began to fail, she relocated to Racine, Wisconsin. She then united with Reconciliation Ministries International Church under the leadership of a\Apostle Norris Johnson.
Bessie was passionate about learning and providing for her family. She attended Barber and Beauty School and after completion she then partnered with Mr. Kenneth Madden to open their own Beauty and Hair Design.
Bessie was an inspiration to her children. She demonstrated the love of Christ with kind words and her calming presence. She was a good mother, God first, dream big, and study hard,
Our Father in Heaven embraced and called Bessie home on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Morris her father, O. B. McMillian; one brother, Verstel McMillian and one sister, Annie Ruth McMillian.
She leaves to celebrate her life, six children Faynette (Bernard) Brown of Richton Park, Illinois, Petrice (Curtis ) Coburn of Waukegan, Illinois, Monica (Kenny) Brown and Bridgett Robinson all of Racine, Wisconsin, Randolph Jenkins of Chicago, Illinois, John Christopher (Kenya) Madden of Chicago Illinois; one sister Eula Mae (Roosevelt) Grant of Chicago, Illinois; one brother Otis (Margret) Ford of Detroit, Michigan; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews as well as family and friends too many to list but equally loved.
Services for Sister Jenkins will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 4:00pm. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link https://youtu.be/yiYm_rD6yGI starting at 3:45pm and service will begin at 4:00pm).
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
IN THE. BOOK OF JOHN…… IF GOD IS ALL YOU GOT THEN THATS ALL YOU NEED. 📖
Lisa McDowell Thomas says
May God bless and comfort you all during this time of bereavement. My prayer is that God grants you peace, strength and love.
ANNETTE GRIFFIN says
LOVE AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AND THIS TIME OF THE LOSS , OF YOUR MOM .
Aretha Jones and Familyy says
My condolences to the Jenkins family asking God to cover you all with his blood and keep his arms around each of you.
Nikcole hunter says
We love you dearly Grandma you were definitely the BEST definition of a grandmother, mother, And a mighty classy woman of God it was truly a honor meeting as well as knowing you your memories will live on through eternity.
Hardell & Raynard West says
My condolences to the family Raynard & Hardell we will be praying for you she will be missed we Y’all 😘 ❤️
Meisha Edwards-White says
God Bless you Jenkins and Grant family. My Prayers are with you. Love you guys.
Meisha Edwards-White
Minister Alice Brown says
Praying for the family
Joni Ray-Montgomery says
R.I.H Sis. Jenkins!!!!
You will be missed and never be forgotten!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Dawn (Ray) Webb says
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, she was a wonderful lady. And I loved her dearly🙏😍😍
Richard Sr. And Mary Custard says
My Condolences And Prayers 🙏🏽🌹🌹
Angel & Rochelle Parker says
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Teshinya L. Wilnewic (Sheena) says
You showed me and taught me about God. What better way to help a lost and broken teenager seeking help and most of all refuge. You invited me into your home and took me in and treated me as one of your own. I have some great memories of you which I will always treasure. Ms. Jenkins thank you for everything your love and support. I love you and I miss you. Rest in Peace
Blessing, Aretha Green-Bouier says
Sorry for your loss. To loss someone as dear to you as I know Mrs Jenkins was to her family has to be a very heart wrenching time. Remember, God said he will never leave you nor forsake you all. Lean into God and he will be a great comforter to you all. Your family are in my prayers .
Dr. Lisa Troupe Wallace says
You will be missed. The love you showed us was pure and genuine. Forever in our heart.
Lula Singletary says
My condolences to the family.
Sonia Henderson says
My Condolences to the family🙏🙏.
Nicole Sudler (Nikki Nu) says
My sincere and deepest condolences. I love each and every one of you . My prayers are with you all.
Bea Barros says
My heart goes out to you Faye as well as your siblings. I know first had what you are feeling. Tiffany you already know to be absent from the body is to be with the Lord. Love you guys.
Debra Clark says
Another Angel has entered Heaven. My heart, prayers and all my love are with all of you My Family🙏🏽🙏🏽
Angela Covington says
Rest in Heaven
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Tiffany Henderson Corley says
Sending prayers and my condolences to the Whole Jenkins family.
Norma Johnson says
Praying for strength for the family
Yolanda Robinson says
I’m praying for the family.🙏🙏🙏
Bessie was a great person in and out.
Love always,
Yolanda and family
Jonathan and Wanda VanEllis says
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Diane, Jennifer, Latisha & LaDawn Brown and Tariq Hagler and Damien Carter says
Prayers for the family The Brown Family 7019 S Kimbark we love you all.
Mrs.Renteria says
Sending condolences to the family Rih. Sorry for your Loss god bless you all Amen.
Kathy Phillips says
My prayer is I know where you have finally rested knowing the God you have served for do many years. I will miss your knowledge and love that you have given so freely 💔😥
Dekira Weddle says
I love you all and my prayers are with the family during this sensitive time.
Keith Grant says
I take with me the many words of encouragement and advice you gave me. I cherish our long phone conversations and our talks while getting my hair done.
Always more than Aunt, thank you for being a beacon and one who was always there when people were in need.
💕💕
Stacy M. Thompson says
Condolences and continued prayer to my other family!! I Love you all!! Ma Bessie will be missed dearly!!! May God give you comfort and strength during this time.
Phyllis Smith says
May God give you all strength and comfort during this time. Praying for you all. 💔💔
Evangelist Nicole Rogers says
Praying for the Jenkins family. I want to encourage you today according to Psalm 116:15 it says.. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. It is beautiful in the sight of the Lord the death of his saints. Mother Bessie was definitely one of his chosen and she will be missed. R.I.H. Mother we love you!
Jacky Parker says
To 🙏🙏The Jenkins and Grant Family, you have another soldier, that have taken flight home! We know GOD GOT Sis. Jenkins, and we send your our deepest Condolences, and PRAYERS!! We LOVE U ALL Jacky Parker and Family. 🙏🙏💔💝
Irma Conley says
Praying for the family. Sis Jenkins will surely be missed. RIH.❤❤
Sandra Johnson says
Auntie my heart is hurting that you are gone but there is no more pain no more suffering. I will cherish the time, talks and laughter we shared. May you R.I.H.
My prayers are with each and everyone of my cousins during this difficult time. Love you guys ❤
Richard, Theresa and Lauryn. #Custardcrew says
Auntie, I am so glad that I have so many great memories spending time with you. We have laughed together, cried together and I’m pretty sure we have prayed together. This is so hard for me to write. Rest well…
Yolanda Green and Family says
Praying for the family strength and understanding. Mrs. Jenkins was truly a blessing and a gift from God
RIH Angel.
Cheyenne Woodruff says
Sincere condolences to the family of Ms Bessie Jenkins. God bless and comfort you during this time and beyond! Be blessed…Be safe 🥀🥀🥀
Jonathan Wilson says
My condolences are with you all. I’m praying for you and that you all will be strong during this unfortunate time.
Pamela King says
With sincere Sympathy you guys are in my prayers wish I could be there. You all stay strong love you all.
Latoya Morris says
Sending prayers and comfort to the . Sis. Jenkins was a beautiful, loving person that truly love God. I’ll cherish the wonderful advice, and the laughter we shared she always had a joke for me. R.I.H Sis Jenkins you will truly be missed ❤
Joann Goree says
We’re going to missed you dearly, Aunt Bessie. Rest in peace.🙏
Joann Goree says
Auntie, I’m going to treasure all the good times that, we had together their in Chicago. I would look forward to you chewing me out, and telling it like it is…You were loved by many people…May God, and his angels spread their wings all around you. Love, Peace, and Soul.
Rose and Cedrick Price says
Sorry for you loss.Praying for you all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thompson and Hubbard Family says
Sis. Jenkins was a wonderful woman of God. She will be missed. May God continue to bless and comfort you.
Ernest Kenndy says
Bessie and I started out barber and customer and became best of friends and her family! and my family!
I have now another Angel in Heaven to watch over me She has the Heart of Gold and the Soul of an Angel You earned those Wings
I will miss Bessie
With LOVE
Tim Smith says
I’ll miss you mama J
Cynthia Smith-Wilkins says
To the family. I ❤️ Love you all. I will continue to pray for you all.
Shiene Barnes says
My condolences to the family
Taneka Golden and Family says
To the Jenkins family may God continue to give you strength during this diffcult time. May God cover your hearts to heal in due time. Many Blessings and Love.
Robin McMillian family says
Grandma you were like a angel on earth while you were here, you were a blessing beyond words I will cherish you until I take my last breath. I will tell my kids all about how great of a woman you were I thank God he blessed us with you as long as he did. I love and miss you beyond words you are the greatest woman I ever known thank you for setting the foundation for this family we now can go on with everything you have installed in us. God has definitely gained his Angel I love you Bessie Ann Jenkins ❤️ Until we meet again 🙏🏾
Emory Denson says
My Condolences and Prayers to the Jenkins Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Pastors Elliott & Josette Cohen says
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the entire family on the earthly transitioning of Mother Jenkins. This kind and gentle gift to her immediate and extended family will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. Mother’s beauty, grace, strength, elegance and desire to lead a peaceable life can be witnessed in the life of her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!!!
Edwina Troupe says
I Love Y’all and We are praying your strength during and after this time!
Donielle R Pitts says
I Donielle Pitts send my condolences to the entire family I love and miss you all especially Grandma Jenkins! Please call me and keep in touch 773-575-4947 talk to you soon