Elizabeth Catherine Jenkins
Born: March 21st, 1911
Died: June 24th, 2010
Obituary
Body deeded to U of IA 1 year from now.
Elizabeth Catherine Jenkins, 99, of Burlington, died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Great River Medical Center Klein Center. Born March 21, 1911, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Edward F. and Elizabeth Viola Wilson Kunz. She married John H. Jenkins in Burlington. He died November 26, 1974. Mrs. Jenkins attended Burlington Beauty Academy after graduating from Burlington High School. She was the owner/operator of "Add A Curl Beauty Nook" for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Soroptimist Club, which is connected with beauty salon ownership. She also was a member of AARP, active participant in Zion's Daughters Women's Group, and volunteer at the Apple Tree Museum in Perkins Park for many years. She enjoyed reading, listening to light classical music, volunteering, and traveling. She was a lifelong member of Community of Christ, where she taught church school for a number of years. Survivors include one son, Roy Allen "Jerry" Davis of Moorpark, Calif.; one step-son, Don J. Jenkins of Texas; step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two half-brothers. Her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established for Community of Christ of Burlington, Iowa.