Velma Jenkinson, 84, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Velma was born May 22, 1932 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Marion Lattis Porter and Veta Woodall Porter. She was a homemaker and longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church in Groves. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace "Hoss" Jenkinson. Survivors include her daughter, Jill Forse and her husband Mike of Port Neches; son, Jay Jenkinson and his wife Teri Lyn of Nederland; brother, Tim Porter and his wife Janet of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Amber McCullough and her husband Shawn, Chelsea Barbre and her husband Chad, Jarret Jenkinson, Lindsay Strange and her husband Tyler; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Gracie, Logan, Luke, Blake, and Brady. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Travis Cox and Reverend Milton Woodall officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences
Anonymous
March 24, 2017
Jay and Jill, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your Mother and your Dad were two of the kindest most giving people I have ever known. May the Lord be in your hearts to help you thru your loss. God bless you both. Love you.
Anonymous
March 24, 2017
Words are so difficult as these times. I was very sorry to hear about the passing of sweet Velma. She was such a sweet, beautiful and godly woman in my life during my early years and young adult life. What a wonderful example she was to me during that time! I know that she will be missed by all of her family. My prayers are with you all. May God place His loving arms around you at this time. Love you all! Faye
Anonymous
March 23, 2017
R.I.P. Thomas Jefferson High School 1951 Graduate. From the TJ Class of 1962.
Anonymous
March 23, 2017
Jay, I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family with the loss of your mother. From my family to yours our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours in this time of mourning. Warm Regards, Travis Hilton
Anonymous
March 23, 2017
Deepest sympathy & much love to Jay & Family.
Anonymous
March 23, 2017
Jill & Jay, Please accept our sincerest condolences to you and your family with the loss of your Mom. Your Mom have always had a special place in my heart as my Second Mom; and KNOW that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the services, but consider me being there in spirt to support you during your time of mourning. As you may be aware, per your Mom's request I recently finished the Porter / Jones / Smith / Clark Genealogy with hopes of hand delivering to your Mom, but not going to be the case. Although, I have made arrangement for a certain person to hand deliver to you soonest. Love always, Curtis & Andrew
Anonymous
March 22, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Velma. She was such a sweetheart. We will be praying for all of yall. We know she will be missed. We love yall.
Anonymous
March 22, 2017
Sending our heart-felt condolences to the family of Velma Jenkinson. Mrs. Jenkinson was such a sweet soul, loving mother & grandmother, and a wonderful friend to many. She will be missed by all. Jay & Jill, we are praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love, Mark & Beryl Miller