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Gloria J. Jenks

Gloria J. Jenks

  • December 10, 1934 - February 13, 2012
  • Berrien Springs, Michigan
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“To Vicky and Rick and family: So sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. Such sad and hard times to go through change our perspective of life on...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Roger & Sharon Pickell

“so sorry for the loss of the loved one. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: mary e. collier

“My fun-loving Aunt Gloria, All the time spent in your sewing/craft room. Such a tallented person! Always doing for others with a smile. On the wall...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Jillyn Parker-Smith - Collegedake, TN

“Was saddened to hear of Aunt Gloria's passing. She was a wonderful lady who cared so much for family and friends. I will miss the e-mails she sent to...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Jade Meyer - Barboursville,, VA

“We were so saddened to hear about Aunt Gloria's passing. She was such a wonderful person. So kind, caring and generous to everyone she cared about,...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Wanda Hart - Battle Creek, MI

“Dear Loved Ones! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Tari I loved your mom! What a crazy and wonderful Lady! I can still see her smile and hear...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Jill Ann Genung Spriggs - MI

“So sorry for your loss. I will always remember how sweet Gloria was. She used to come into Vickie's shop and joke with us....such a sweet person. ...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Debi & Stan Bennett - South bend, IN

“I remember Gloria at the Kutzner's/Chrispens white elephant parties, and what fun we would have with Gloria, I always looked forward to talking to...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: susan lerke - Berrien Springs, MI


Gloria J. Jenks, age 77, of Berrien Springs, died Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:25 a.m. at Lakeland Medical Center, Niles. She was born December 10, 1934 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Karl and Martha Hunt.

On October 14, 1971 in Eau Claire, Michigan, she married Milton Jenks, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Tari (Tom) Record and Vicki Moore of Berrien Springs; two step-daughters, Shirley (Chuck) Axtell of Vicksburg and Cynthia Jenks of South Bend; four sons, Gary Moore of Berrien Springs, Rick (Sharon) Moore of Berrien Center, Brook (Paula) Moore of Littleton, Mass and Michael (Megan) Jenks of Niles; a sister, Janice (Jack) Parker of Collegedale, Tenn; a half-brother, David Benton of Las Vegas, Nevada; fifteen grandchildren, Tasha, Bryce, Casey, Amanda, Hannah, Griffin, Oliver, Jeanine, Alicia, Charlie, Bobbie, Jimmy, Shawn, Jessica, Tommy; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a step-daughter, Pamela Chowder; two sisters, Marjorie Hiscock and Karla Meyer; and a brother, Lewayne Hunt.

Gloria's hobbies included crafts, flowers, sewing and bowling. She was a member of the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Glenn Russell officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Story Hour. The family is being served by Swem Chapel in Buchanan. Those wishing to leave a condolence message or sign her guest book may do so at www.swemchapel.com.