94-year-old Loretta Jenkins of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at The Arbors Parkwood Meadows in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
She was born February 27, 1929 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., the daughter of George Edgar LaRose and Genevieve LaRose, who both preceded her in death.
She married Arvel Jenkins on April 4, 1948. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters: Tammie (Keith) Whelan of Saint Mary, Mo. and Yvonne (Thomas) Clifton of Perryville, Mo.; grandchildren: Jennifer (Greg) Inman and their children: Peyton and Elliot Inman, Travis (Renee Eagle) Zahner, and JoBeth (Nathan) Ellett and their children: Taylor, Blake, and Chase Ellett.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Brenda Jenkins; two sisters: Enid “Net” (Armel) Jenkins, and Mary “Cassie” Catherine LaRose; two brothers: Norman “Sparrow” (Della) LaRose and Carmean “Bud” (Bernadine) LaRose.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve.
A funeral for 94-year-old Loretta Jenkins of Sainte Genevieve will be held at the Basler Funeral Home Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1 p.m. with Brother Mike Friesz officiating.
Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
Memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice.
Loretta “Fat” loved her dogs, especially her poodle, Mitzi.
She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and reading her Bible.
Before she got sick, Loretta liked to go camping and fishing.
She will always be remembered for taking care of people and being there for them.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.