Lena Margarette Jenkins' Obituary
Lena Margarette Jenkins, 90, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Fayetteville. She was born April 19, 1918 in Newton County, Arkansas. The daughter of Francis Alvin and Artie Minnie (Deatherage) Cline. She was retired from Campbell Soup, she loved gardening, sewing, and being with her family. She was preceded in death by one son; Doyle Dewayne Kelly and one grandson; Michael Davidson. She is survived by two daughters; Vermalea J. Smith of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ruby Popp and husband Don of Hoisington, Kansas, one son; Bobby Armer of Rogers, Arkansas, one step-daughter; Jane Spencer of Compton, Arkansas, one brother; Norman Cline and wife Velma of Springdale, Arkansas, fifteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 16, 2009 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with Chaplain Phil Misenheimer officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Fayetteville. Visitation will be 1:00 PM till 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 15, 2009 in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM. To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
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