Minnie Edith Stevison Jenkins

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Minnie Edith Stevison Jenkins, 74, of Waco, passed away April 10, 2017.

Memorial visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Lake Shore Funeral Home.

Minnie was born in DeRidder, LA on January 29, 1943 to the late Arvel and Lorena Stevison of Moss Bluff, LA. She married Edward Warren Jenkins Sr. on May 16, 1960. Together they had six children, three boys and three girls. Minnie worked at Providence Health Center for 41 years before her retirement in 2008.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward Warren Jenkins Sr.; her bothers-in-law, Frank Gooch, Rodney Simon and Ellis “Ajax” Wiseman; and grandson, Shawn Morosky.

Survivors include her children: Edward Warren “Tiger” Jenkins Jr., Donna Kaye Morosky and husband, Richard, Delissa “Lissa” Jenkins Lawson and husband, Rodney, Dana Jenkins Brookshire and husband, Blain, Jimmy Jenkins and wife, Lisa, Duane Jenkins and wife, Mindy; grandchildren, Starla Middlebrooks and husband, Joe, Ashley Watson and husband, Neil, Britnea Sparkman and husband, Brandon, Kristi Tidmore and husband, Jay, Rick Morosky, Kyla Peackock and husband, John, Layla Jenkins, Autumn Jenkins, Matthew Emilie, and Justin Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Caden and Dixie Morosky, Jantzen Blanco, Triniti Sparkman, Ivy Middlebrooks, Leo Watson, and Kyle Peacock; sister-in-law, Louise Gooch; and nieces and nephew, Cindy and Tony Gooch, and Paula Free. Also surviving are sisters, Frieda Koskela and friend, John Michon of Moss Bluff, LA, Faye Simon of Baton Rouge, LA; brothers, Roger Stevison and wife, Bennie Ann of Iowa, LA; and several nieces and nephews of Moss Bluff, LA.

Minnie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A special thank you to Dr. Cathy Burbidge, Providence Health Center, Providence Hospice, and St. Catherine Center.


Contact Information:

Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708
United States (US)
Phone: (254) 752-5900

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708



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Condolence Messages

  1. Sure gonna to miss you, Moma❤️????

  2. Momma, I no you are no longer hurting. You were aa very good mom to all,of us 6 kids.You did your v wery best in raising us all and keeping us all safe.I kissed you this morning and told you how much I loved you. I will cherish that until the day I die. You were the best mom and friend I love you so much mom….. love your daughter Donna Kaye

  3. Patricia Kinder

    So sorry for your loss Delissa. I know you are sorrowful at this time. Prayers for you and all your family.

  4. Greg & Debbie Stevison

    Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

  5. Gonna miss your long texts to me sis. Haven’t had those in a few months. I know you are in a joyful, beautiful place now. Pain free. Say hello to Mom, Eddie, and Mickey and Rodney! We miss y’all. Love you. ❤❤

  6. Gonna miss your long texts to me sis. Haven’t had those in a few months. I know you are in a joyful, beautiful place now. Pain free. Say hello to Mom, Eddie, and Mickey and Rodney! We miss y’all. Love you. ❤????

  7. Kimi Koskela Wall

    Aunt Minnie was my mom’s sister and the nicest lady I’ve ever known. She is also survived by my mother, freida Koskela, her other sister, Faye Simon and her brother, Rodger Stevison who loved her and will miss hher greatly also.????

  8. Bye sis, You and Rodney are in heaven now. I,ll miss you both more than you,ll ever know. T,ll we meet again. I love you!!

  9. Prayers to you Roger & all your family!

  10. Dona & Johnny Dubard

    I can remember the Stevison girls waiting at Hwy. 378 & Sid’s Lane for the bus to take them to School in Gillis. Sending prayers to the family.

  11. Cassie Crochet

    Deepest sympathy to the family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!!!
    Virgil Davis, Sr. was my dad. So we are cousins.

  12. Didn’t see Minnie very much but she was always kind to all of her family.

    Kelvin Fee

  13. Melba Stevison

    Mminnie was a. Sweet heart. Love to visit & talk with her. Minnie was my husband Alvis’s niece. We loved her dearly. Rest in pease dear and when you see Alvis please give him a special hug for me, tell him I miss him so much.

  14. Beverly Mercer

    Mindy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.

  15. Sending condolences to Mrs. Minnie’s family. When I first met her years ago, I knew she was an awesome person; tough but awesome!! I pray for peace over her entire family’s hearts.
    R.I.H. Mrs. Minnie

  16. Felipe, Anna, and Phyllis Herrera

    To all The Jenkins Kids
    We were so very Sad to learn of Mrs. Minnie’s Passing. Our deepest condolences to each and everyone. Watching the video and seeing the pictures really took me way back to our young days on Ethel. Your Mom was always so nice and kind. Please know each of you are in our thoughts and Prayers.

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