Ernestine Jenkins Obituary
We announce the death of Ernestine Jenkins (Toledo, Ohio), who passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 100. Ernestine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernestine Jenkins to pay them a last tribute.
Ernestine will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Ernestine will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Ernestine’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Ernest and Frankie Mae Grant-Williams; her husband Warren Jenkins; her son Kevin Jenkins; and her sisters, Frankie Lee McCray and Amye Lee Jones.
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Jenkins, Wanda Widamen (Vennie) and Warren Jenkins, Jr. (late Tamara); her brother Lee Ernest Williams, Jr.; and her granddaughter Dr. Tasha Jenkins. She is also survived by four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-niece; three great-nephews; and countless friends.
