Sandra Sue was born in 1953 to J.C. and Betty Kelley. She grew up in Freeport, Texas and has lived here all of her life. She found her love of 36 years, Joe Jenkins, in 1973. Together they ran their business and raised four children. Sandy touched so many people’s lives. Many people felt like family walking through her door. She loved to travel with her family and always took additional children on their trips. She had a heart of gold and had a passion for helping others. Sandy had a genuine love and a special bond with children. Her grandchildren were her focus, and she enjoyed attending ball games and having sleepovers with them. Whether she was shopping for that perfect gift or entertaining friends and family, she lived to bring happiness to others.
Sandy Jenkins “Aunt Sandy” went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe Jenkins; her four children, son, Shane Jenkins and wife, Kelly, of Alba, Texas; son, Bonner Jenkins and wife, Stephanie; daughter Jodie Mageors and husband, Tommy; and son, Jeff, all of Jones Creek Texas; ten grandchildren; and special friends, Johnnie Brannan and husband, Kirk, of Lake Jackson, and Sheryl Herrera husband, Andy, and their six children, of Jones Creek; brothers, Mike Kelley, of Clute, Texas; Tim Kelley and wife, Brenda, and Pat Kelley, all of Jones Creek, Texas; and many relatives and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. Kelley and Betty Sue; and grandson, Luke Jenkins.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Flow, Kirk Brannan, John Rice, Johnny Jones, Brian Richmond, K.B. Green, and Mark Miles.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 19, 2010, at First United Methodist Church of Freeport, Texas, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Funeral will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.
