Jacqulyn Jenkins 1930-2025

Born 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. They 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 motorhome. Jackie cherished camping with her family, creating many memories for her family to cherish.

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, Texas, 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 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, at 270 N. Main St., Poland, OH 44514.

Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jackie’s name to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, 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 looked after and helped both Jackie and Bill over the years.

Online condolences may be made at www.beckerobits.com.

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