With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Ruth Ann Jenkins, 81, formerly of Pineville, SC, widow of the late Fred S. Jenkins, who passed away Monday, November 18, 2024.

Life Reflections

"To Everything There Is A Season"

A Time To Be Born

Today our hearts are saddened due to the loss of our dear loved one, Mrs. Ruth Ann Jenkins, known to some as MaryLee or Kitty.

Ruth was born on October 10, 1943 in Pineville, South Carolina to the late Julie White Duncan and Sam Duncan.

A Time To Die

On Monday, November 18, 2024, our Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend answered the Master's call and went home peacefully to be with the Lord at Affinity Skilled Living and Rehabilitation Center, Oakdale, NY.

A Time To Love

Ruth was joined in Holy Matrimony on February 29, 1964 to the late Fred Sammie Jenkins. To this union two children were born.

A Time To Every Purpose Under Heaven

At an early age, Ruth began her spiritual guidance at Redeemer RE Church, Pineville, South Carolina and was educated through the Berkeley School District before her family moved to New York.

After her marriage to Fred Jenkins, they moved their family to Brentwood, NY where she continued her spiritual guidance with New Jerusalem Baptist Church and CornerStone God In Christ, before moving back to Pineville, South Carolina in 2009 and becoming a faithful member of Believers Temple Church of God In Christ.

A Time To Mourn

Ruth leaves to cherish her memories: two children, Sheila (Joe) Austin and Jermaine Jenkins of Central Islip, NY; sister, Deloris (Mack, Jr.) Ravenell of Pineville, SC; sisters-in-law, Wilhelmina (Robert) McLaurin and Gloria (Robert) Johnson both of New Haven, CT, Rosa Moultrie of Charleston, SC, Carrie (Melvin) Campbell of Brooklyn, NY, Alfreda President of Cross, SC and Shirley (Barry) Gilliam of Goose Creek, SC; brothers-in-law, Rev. Clifford (Victoria) Levine of Cross, SC, Min. Alfred (Bernice) Levine of Charleston, SC, Bernard Levine of James Island, SC and Michael Levine of Cross, SC; grandchildren, Juline (Richard) Montelbano, Deshanay Jones and Nichole Phelps all of Long Island, NY; great grandchildren, Aneeka Montelbno, Zaire Phelps, Sanai Phelps and Nazere Phelps all of Long Island, NY; great-great grandchild, Arya Davis of Long Island, NY; godchildren, Pastor Dr. Monica White, Nikole Wilson and Reskeshia Cardenas; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The following loved ones preceded her in death: her loving husband, Fred Jenkins; parents, Sam & Julie Duncan; grandson, LaPaul Phelps and brothers, Sam Duncan and Sam P.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephens, SC. 843-354-2292.