Madeline "Weenie" Jenkins

Madeline Acie was born on December 22, 1928, in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of seven children from the union of the late Myra Paul Acie and Addison Acie, Sr. Weenie, as she was fondly called by family and friends alike, attended Schenley High School in Pittsburgh and graduated in 1946. Soon after the family relocated to white Oak and she worked for a short time before uniting in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Martin Jenkins (Joe) . This union would last over 33 years and produce 4 devoted children. Weenie and Joe raised their children in McKeesport among both of their large closeknit families and they were actively involved in every aspect of their upbringing. Weenie was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 50 years and she served in many capacities: member of the Inspiration Chorus, Youth Advisor, Missionary's Union and was an active and prominent member of the Hospitality Ministry until recently when her health began to fail. In addition, Weenie was for over 20 years the administrative assistant for Kidde Haven, the church's daycare. There, with her genuine caring, devotion and compassion she helped to mold and shape several generations of young children. She also was a former employee of ADJ Daycare as a cook for 2 years. Weenie remained active during the years following her retirement. She volunteered at the Sonshine Kitchen and loved working puzzles, collecting miniature shoes and figurines and going with her daughter, Catty, to flea markets and house sales. Her most favorite things were the holiday dinners where her family came together and going on the family camping retreats; a tradition started by her late daughter, Nese. She was in her element when surrounded by her children and their families. Her generosity, nurturing and genuine concern for the welfare of others endeared Weenie to all who knew her. On November 17, 2013, the Lord called Madeline Jenkins home. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Jenkins, Sr., and daughter, Denise(Nese)Jenkins; brothers: Joe, Eugene, and Ralph Acie and sister, Frances Dorsey. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory her caring and devoted children: Joseph(Terri)Jenkins, Jr., Kathy Sanford, and Gina(William Scott)Jenkins; grandchildren: Carla, Misha, Joe,III, Sona, John, Yasmine, Stacia, and James; great grandchildren: Courtney, Ashley, Brianna, Kevin, Jalen, Jared, Jason, and Joelle; 1 great great grandson, Zyan; brother and sister: Paul Acie and Isabelle Boyce; sisters-in-law:Maggie Jenkins, Laura Jenkins, and Grace Acie; godchildren: Tiffany McCutcheon and Pastor James (Stephanie)Williams; extended family: Ronald(Arnetta)Walker, Martin(Jackie)Andrews, and Gerald(Pat)Grayson; other family, her church family and good friends too numerous to mention.

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Madeline "Weenie" Jenkins

December 22, 1928 - November 17, 2013