EDNA GLADYS JENKINS
May 23, 1924 - February 25, 2016
Edna Gladys Lauer Jenkins passed away on February 25, 2016. She was born on May 23, 1924 in Portsmouth VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rose Seybold Lauer, her husband of 58 years, Russell V. Jenkins and her sister, Evelyn Lauer Spahn and brother-in-law, Clinton. She is survived by her son Randall P. Jenkins and his wife Tamara of Lincoln Park, NJ, nieces Eileen Spahn Williams (Don) of Rocky Mount NC and Deborah Spahn Cove (Andy) of Ithaca NY. She is also survived by two great nieces, three great nephews and three great, great nieces and two great, great nephews. Prior to retirement Gladys was a travel agent for 16 years. Gladys was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Nags Head and recently had transferred her membership to Holy Faith Lutheran Church in West Milford, NJ. Prior to retiring to the Outer Banks in the early 1990's, she had been a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Hillside, NJ where she was active in the choir. On the Outer Banks, she was a member of the League of Women Voters, served on the board of Gem services and served on the board of the Food Pantry. She was also a member of various Dare County civic organizations including the Fellowship of the Baum Center and the Auxiliary of the American Legion. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos.
Edna Gladys Lauer Jenkins passed away on February 25, 2016. She was born on May 23, 1924 in Portsmouth VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rose Seybold Lauer, her husband of 58 years, Russell V. Jenkins and her sister, Evelyn... View Obituary & Service Information