Wanda Jean Jenkins, 67, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018 after an extended battle with Melanoma having first been diagnosed in 1994 and again in 2012.
She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek. Wanda was employed by Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and WV Choice. She felt especially privileged to have spent several years as a home healthcare worker.
Wanda loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, researching family tree data, crocheting, listening to southern gospel music, gardening and caring for animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Wilma Bender Jenkins; and brothers, David and Gary Jenkins.
Wanda is survived by her nephews, Franklin of Alum Creek, aunts and many cousins.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Keith A. George officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
The family wishes to thank their extended family, church family, neighbors and friends for their compassion, care and support during Wanda’s illness. They are also very grateful for the excellent care provided by her medical team including doctors, Scott F. Smith, Terence D. Rhodes, Ahmed Khalid, Michael A. Covelli, Prem Raja and Lana Christiano.
Wanda was a fine lady and a great neighbor. You could tell she was a hard worker. Many times as I would drive by the house, she was outside tending to something…sometimes the horses, sometimes the dogs, and other times the yard work or many other chores that needed done. However, she always had time to smile and wave, and if the opportunity presented itself, she always had time for a nice chat. She will be missed. Franklin, we are sorry for your loss. Please let us know if we can be of any help or assistance.