Vida Jewel Jenkins

Vida Jewell Jenkins, age 95, of Bolivar, Missouri departed this earth at 11:55pm, July 25, 2011, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri with family by her side. While ailments had taken her physical health, her mind stayed sharp until her last moments. Vida was born on August 19, 1915, in Violet, Missouri, the daughter of Lee Patrick McElwee and Ina Elizabeth Kinsey. She received her diploma from Bolivar High School, class of 1933; Vida was saved in 1933 and was a member at Fairview Methodist church in Huron, Missouri; She was the last surviving member of the Extension Club. She was a homemaker, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her father and mother, her husband William Jenkins, son Cleo Wayne and wife Mary Grace, son William (Bill) Eugene, three brothers, and three sisters. Surviving is her brother Edward McElwee of Springfield, Missouri, son Gary and wife Beverly Jenkins of Bolivar, daughter-in-law Lois Jenkins of Bolivar, grandchildren Megan and Paige Jenkins of Bolivar, Debbie and Billy Hodge of Jasper, Missouri, Cheryl and Art Rojas of Thompson, Missouri, Carla and Jamie Payne of Bolivar, Brenda and Jimmy Netherton of Bolivar, Michael and Tammy Jenkins of Bolivar, Ricky and Jamey Jenkins of Bolivar, Danny Jenkins of Bolivar, fifteen great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 10:00am Friday July 29, 2011 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri, with Reverend Neil Graham officiating. Musical selections will be "When We All Get To Heaven" by Alan Jackson, and "Amazing Grace" by Lari White. A Video presentation will be shown with the musical selection of "I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You" by Alan Jackson. Burial will be at Payne Cemetery in Polk, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:30pm Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Pallbearers include Gary Jenkins, Ricky Jenkins, Danny Jenkins, Jimmy Netherton, Michael Jenkins, Billy Hodge, and Art Rojas. Friends and family may sign the guestbook or leave private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Vida Jewel Jenkins

August 19, 1915 - July 25, 2011