This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: WILKINSON, JENKINS, FUNK, WELBORN, DICKEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8031/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Jenkins Services Conducted in Potosi Funeral services were conducted Saturday in Potosi for Mrs. Clara Louise Jenkins, who died in St. Louis on Wednesday, April 27, 1960. Mrs. Jenkins (nee Wilkenson, should be Wilkinson) was born May 7, 1883 at Palmer and at the time of her death was 76 years old. She was united in marriage to William Jenkins on January 7, 1899, and eleven children were born to this union. Mr. Jenkins and two children preceded her in death. Mrs. Jenkins professed faith in Christ and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Potosi on May 15, 1921. She was a devoted member at the time of her passing. Survivors include seven sons - Claude of Springfield, Mo; Buford, Merlin, Russell and Leon all of St. Louis; Eddie and Howard of Phoenix, Ariz; two daughters, Ruth (Mrs. Burl Funk) of St. Louis and Helen (Mrs E. L. Welborn) of Potosi, one brother, S. J. Wilkenson (sic) of St. Louis and one sister, Mrs. Eugene Dickey, of Farmington. Funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church in Potosi by the Pastor, Rev. W. R.....the rest of the paper had been cut off. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.