Esther Jenkins
December 28, 1925 ~ September 23, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Esther V. Jenkins, 83, of Robinwood Ave., West Asheville, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at her residence.
Esther graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1943. She worked at Farmers Federation for 12 years and at Blue Ridge Bone and Joint for 27 years. She finished her working years at Pisgah View Memorial Park, where she worked for 24 years. She was a charter member of Faith Tabernacle for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Della Jenkins; brother, Rev. E.J. Jenkins; foster-brother, Kenneth Banks; and also her beloved dog, Ricky, her pride and joy.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Lipe and brother-in-law, Rev. Tommy Lipe; nephews, Victor L. Lipe, of Charleston, SC, Vance Lipe, of Lexington, SC, Vincent Lipe, of Lawrenceville, GA, Vernon L. Lipe of Chralesto, Von L. Lipe of Greenville, SC, John Jenkins, of California, James Jenkins, of Mars Hill; five great-nieces, six great-nephews, and a foster-niece, Sheena Pittillo, and her sons, Travis and Tyler.
A funeral service for Ms. Jenkins will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Lipe and Victor Lipe officiating. Maudeen McCoy and Charlemagne are arranging the music for the service. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Victor L. Lipe, Vernon L. Lipe, Von L. Lipe, Vance L. Lipe, Vincent L. Lipe, and Barry Pittillo. Larry Evans will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Flowers are accepted, or a donation to the Gideon's or a charity of one's choice is appreciated. The family asks that no food be brought to the home.
Her family appreciates the ladies from Comfort Keepers, and also the caregivers from CarePartners Hospice. They were all very caring and gentle.
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Dear Helen and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Esther. She was so dear to our family, and our memories of her will always remain fond ones. Esther impacted my life greatly as a little girl being my Sunday School teacher. I will never forget all of the Bible characters she taught us about.
God be with you all in your time of grief.
Tammy and Mark Zimmermann
Amber, Caleb, Katie and Bri’anna
Helen and Family, Thanks for contacting me about Esther Virginia. She has been a very loyal member of the Class of 43 at Lee Edwards and brings the known deceased total in this class of 408 to 218. Regardless of age, health, or any other circumstance we are never ready to lose our loved ones. The only comfort has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. Esther was special and we just hope in some small way it does help to know others do care. Joe and Zunita Clark
We love and miss you very much. I wish I had know sooner that you were going to see Mom and Dad, and Nanny.
your guiding hand will be missed.
I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to say good by.
Love Johnny.
Dear Jenkins and Lipe Families: Such a great loss! Esther was so kind and always at the ’43 LEH reunions. We shall miss her very much. Many memories will keep her alive forever in our hearts. A special hello to Helen whom I haven’t seen in many years. Praise God for our friends like Esther.
Esther was a wonderful woman of God and a shining example to all of those around her. Her warmth brought joy to all that she touched. She will be greatly missed. The Pittillo-Huskey family offers their deepest condolences to all the family.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Esther. I will miss seeing her at the Class of 1943 Reunions. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Esther’s family,
We knew that Esther had been ill for quite some time but were saddened to learn of her death. We go back to 1943 as schoolmate and friends of Esther’s and just to think of her brings to mind a kind,
gentle and always friendly person.
We will miss her and please accept
our sincere condolences.
David & Jean Moore
Esther will be missed. Tammy, Aaron, and I have know Esther most of our lives. One thing that always impressed me about her was her love and kindness she always showed to everyone. She always had a smile. She is now in the arms of Jesus, having no pain. God bless the family during your time of loss.
Lots of love and prayers
Don, Tammy and Aaron Atkinson
Esther- You were a great lady and friend. Thanks for being so nice, and for all the laughs at work for 12 years. You will surely be missed.
Helen and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Esther but I know that she is in a much better place. She was always there for my mother-in-law, Dora Brown, and Mother Brown loved her like a sister. Esther always had a good word to say and a smile on her face. She will be missed. May
God bless you in your time of grief.
Helen and Family, I remember well our trip to Cape May as well as working with Esther at Farmer’s Federation while in high school. Take comfort in knowing Esther is now somewhere near that Throne of Grace waiting to welcome us home with open arms and making intercession for those of us still here. I hope it does help to know there are others who care. Mary
I was a member of Faith Tabernacle years ago and knew Esther then, as well as the rest of my family, Ileta, Jim, Tammy and Donna. Esther was a wonderful lady. I know she will be missed. Rod
I was saddened to learn of Esther’s death. We worked together for many years and I will cherish all the good times we had together. She was a great friend and and will be greatly missed.
Sheena and Family-
David and I both want to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Aunt Esther. I have worked with you a number of yrs. and I know how you have set aside every Monday to go and be with your Aunt and help her in any way you could. You are one of the sweetest and dearest people I know. May God’s rich blessings be upon you, and give you complete peace in the knowledge that you gave your all.
Love You- Carol & David
She was one of the best friends a person could ever have. I loved her like family and cherish the memories of our many talks about life and Faith. There is deep sadness with her passing, but I am sure there is great rejoicing with those who are greeting her in her new home. I wish very much that I could have had a little more lead time to attend her services. Please, know that I am there in Spirit and that my prayers are for your comfort. There is a big hole in all our lives today.
I have known Esther since the mid 70s when my family went to Faith Tabernacle. It was always a joy to be around her. Even tho I am in California now I thought of her and the rest from F.T. often. Jim Craig
Ms.Esther was a very special lady to us and Trinity Baptist Church. I am sure she and Mr.and Mrs. Jenkins are rejoicing and enjoying being with Jesus.We are thinking of you. Blanche, Joyce and Tammy
To Esther’s Family:
Locke and I met Esther while going to Faith Tabernacle Church. She was so much a part of the church, and everybody who went there considered her a part of their lives. She was always smiling and had a ‘Happy Hello’ everytime we would see her. She was a loving, caring, and kind person. The pastor of the church at that time, Roscoe Conner, thought the world of Esther. She helped him so much.When he needed her she was always there no matter what. Now that he is walking the Golden Streets of Heaven she can again see him and walk beside him, and the many, many others that have passed will be so glad to see her. And,those of us still here know that she is in ‘Special Hands’ with Her God. She will be Sorely missed by many, many, people..God Bless you all, and please accept our Condolences. We will miss her.
Love and Prayers,
I am so sorry to her of Esther’s passing. She was such a wonderful friend to my mother and to Joe and me. She was a wonderful person who lived her faith every day and thus taught us all. May God be a comfort to her family in their loss. Take care, Judy Ladd Dalton
How do you begain to express how special Ester was for me. She was the most perfect example of love I knew growing up. She was a best friend to my mother and my family. She taught me to find joy in life. I will always love her, Joe Ladd