Mary Ellen Jenkins
November 5, 1940 ~ May 3, 2011
Devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Ellen Jenkins, 70, of Weirton, died peacefully Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born November 5, 1940 in Follansbee, WV, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred V. Braun Long. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lyndall D. Jenkins on April 4, 2011, son Charles Eugene Long, grandson Roger D. Brewer, brothers James and John Jackson and sister Patricia M. Long.
Mrs. Jenkins was a homemaker. She was a devoted member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church where she served as an AWANA leader, deaconess and volunteered in the church nursery and vacation Bible school. She was also a life member of the VFW Post 10 Ladies Auxiliary.
Mary Ellen is survived by her sons Chester Long and his wife Sheila and Brian Jenkins and his wife Diane all of Weirton; daughters Mary Lou Gaston and her companion David Mercer of Weirton, Barbara Byrd and her husband Rusty of Florida, Laura Ann Long and her companion Bob Sutton of Weirton and Shellie Fornwalt also of Weirton; brothers Gary, Chuck and Rick Long all of New Cumberland and Paul Evans of Florida; sisters Barbara and Janet Porter of Ohio; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated 2pm Saturday. The Reverend Peter Leonovich will officiate. Interment will be in the New Cumberland Cemetery.
grandma i miss you all so much i cryed three time yesterday and today us family will always be with you <3 xoxoxo
grandma i love u so much and you will be missed so much not only by me but by alot of people and close friends.Love your grandson shawn robert long
Dear ones, So sort for another loss in your family. We pray that you all will find peace very soon. It is such a blessing to read that you had a Godly mother. What a legacy she leaves for her family- the most precious inheritance you can receive. Love, Roberta, Tom and lydia
Dear ones, So sort for another loss in your family. We pray that you all will find peace very soon. It is such a blessing to read that you had a Godly mother. What a legacy she leaves for her family- the most precious inheritance you can receive. Love, Roberta, Tom and lydia
May her strong faith keep you all in this especially sorrowful time. Wishing you all the peace that only time can provide. Love, Ron & Elaine; Harry, Lisa and Jacob
my thoughts and prayers are with my children,Jeffery Ray Long, Shawn Robert Long and Nicole Long for the loss of their grandmother. Also my prayers go out to Mary Ellen’s family. Sincerely Denise Herstine
Mary Ellen and her kids were a part of our lives when we were growing up. We are saddened by your loss. Even though we can’t be there we are thinking of you. Cindy (Lowery) Erickson Debbie (Lowery) Sefcik