Marthella R. Jenkins
February 24, 1926 - March 7, 2022
Marthella R. Jenkins, age 96, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. Marthella was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed working puzzles in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her first husband Cecil Cook in 1951, her second husband James W. Jenkins in 1990, her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Marthella is survived by her daughter Judy (William “Lucky”) Brown; 2 sons Edward Cook and Gary Cook; 3 sisters: Maelene Conley, Corene Kellough, Shirley Thurby all of Henderson, KY; 9 Grandchildren, 12 Great- Grandchildren, 8 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Marthella’s Life Celebration from 11:00 a.m. until the service time on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Reverend John Kellough officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.
Marthella R. Jenkins, age 96, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. Marthella was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed working puzzles in her spare time.... View Obituary & Service Information