Jacqulyn Jenkins

Jacqulyn "Jackie" Jenkins, 94, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Born on June 18, 1930, in Struthers, Jackie was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas "Luther" and Mary (Wildman) Jones.

A proud graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1948, Jackie embarked on a wonderful journey filled with love and devotion when she married the love of her life, William A. Jenkins, Sr., on July 17, 1948. The two shared 66 beautiful years of marriage until William's passing in 2014.

Jackie's zest for life was evident in her many passions. She enjoyed crocheting hats and scarves for the Pregnancy Help Center, a testament to her caring heart. Reading and painting brought her joy, while her adventurous spirit shone through in the countless travels she shared with William across the United States in their motor home. Jackie cherished camping with her family, creating many memories for her family.

Jackie's profound faith was an essential part of her identity. She was an active member of New Life Church, where her love and devotion to God were evident. Her morning ritual of Bible reading was coupled with her role as the family’s prayer warrior, a responsibility she embraced with grace and sincerity.

Jackie is survived by her son, William (Carla) Jenkins Jr.; three daughters, June (James) Hardwick of Andover, Becky Orin of Sugar Land, TX, and Tami Walsh of Boardman; her grandchildren, Scott (Anna) Chapel, Matthew (Karen) Chapel, Skye (Gary) Edmonds, Joshua (Hannah) Orin, and Jacob (Amanda Greene) Orin, Katherine Jenkins, Quinn, Brennan, and Isabella Walsh; as well as great-grandchildren Ethan and Aiden Chapel, Jack Chapel, Liam Dunmire, Isaiah Hardwick, and Lydia Orin. She is also survived by her sister, Amanda Lee Robinson.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She was also predeceased by her sister, Mary Lou Jones; her son-in-law, Donald Orin; and her mother and father-in-law, Arthur Jenkins and Zerula Jenkins Montanaro.

A time of visitation to honor Jackie's life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, located at 270 N. Main St. Poland, Ohio 44514. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jackie's name to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley at 1300 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44510.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their wonderful care of Jackie during this time and  also a very special thank you to Earl Gibbs, a loving neighbor who has looked after and helped both Jackie and Bill over the years.