Mabel Irene Kuhn Jenkins' Obituary
Mabel Irene Kuhn Jenkins, 90 of Culpeper passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Jenkins was born November 15, 1922 in Smithsburg, Maryland to the late Charles Clement Elmer and Annie Mae (Lewis) Kuhn. Mabel moved to Virginia as a teenager to work for Corrine White of White Shop Virginia. She later met Clarence Jenkins who she married on June 13, 1942. At the time of his passing, they were married for 63 years. For many years Mabel attended The Culpeper Free Methodist Church. She loved gardening where she spent many hours attending to her immaculate flower beds. She enjoyed cross stitch and embroidery and shared many pieces with her family and friends who still have them today. In her time of relaxation, she could be found listening to her favorite Blue Grass songs and working her puzzle games. She cherished her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She is already greatly missed by her family and those who knew her.
Mrs. Jenkins is survived by a son, Tom and his wife Marilyn Jenkins of Christiansburg, Va. a daughter, Shirley Bonovitch of Maidens, Va., a sister-in-law, Lillian Woodward of Culpeper and special members of her extended family, Betty Edwards and Ola Mae Hume both of Culpeper. Additionally, she is survived by three grandchildren, Christopher and his wife Jaymi of Kissimmee, Florida, Sara Bonovitch of Williamsburg, Va. and 2nd Lt. Aaron Bonovitch of Cheyenne, Wyoming, one great grandchild, Abby Jenkins of Kissimmee, Florida. Final survivors include numerous nieces and nephews throughout Virginia and Maryland. Mrs. Jenkins is preceded in death by the love of her life, Clarence Edwin Jenkins and seven siblings.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 3, 2013 from 4-6 PM at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper.
A funeral service will be held Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:00AM at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton, Va.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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