Gladys Mae Jenkins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gladys Mae Jenkins of Hernando, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gladys left this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gladys Mae Jenkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otto Schlafer and Gladys Schlafer; her husband Gerald Eugene Jenkins; her son-in-law Steve Wade; and her brothers, Robert Schlafer and Malcolm Schlafer (Margaret S. Rankin).
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Chelsea Adair (Rob) of Random Lake, WI, Teri Lynn Gordon (Henry) of Southaven, MS and Bryce Wade (Cameron) of Coldwater, MS; her stepgrandchildren, Jordan Bahr (Calvin) of Oostburg, WI, Ryan Zittel (Ashley) of Wheat Ridge, CO and Kayleigh Zittel of Ripon, WI.; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Arianna, Michael Adair, Margaret, Elizabeth Gordon, Monica and Aubree Bahr; her siblings, Evelyn Gotten (Henry) and Otto (Ray Ann); Sherry Zittel (Tim) of Sheboygan, WI and Robin Wade. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and additional extended family.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Hernando Memorial Park Cemetery (2846 Magnolia Dr, Hernando, MS 38632).
In lieu of flowers, family asks you consider donations to the Hernando Baptist Church and/or the Optimist Club of Hernando, MS.
