Jenkins - Ruth Whipps
Source: Waveland Independent, Feb 21, 1930
Ruth Ann Jenkins was born on August 13, 1860, in Scott County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Whipps. Her early life was spent in Minnesota. Later she came to Parke County, Indiana, and on Jan 16, 1896, married William Jenkins. The deceased leaves to mourn her passing a husband, William Jenkins; two brothers, Abraham Whipps and James Whipps; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Gilchrist; two sisters and a brother having preceded her in death, the latter, Alonzo Whipps, passing away just six days ago. Mrs. Jenkins had been ill since Feb 9 and died on the evening of Feb 14 at the age of 69 years 6 months and one day. Death came as a result of pneumonia. No doubt the recent loss of her brother had much to do with her departure. Mrs. Jenkens was one of those modest, unassuming women who find their greatest enjoyment in the home. Daily and hourly throughout the speeding years of her life she gave unselfishly of her best in devoted service to home and loved ones. She was a true friend and pleasant neighbor and a favorite of all the children who knew her. No child ever called at her home that she did not give them some little gift at parting. "Aunt Ruth," as she was lovingly called by the children, will live long in the hearts of the friends and neighbors. In the language of the poet, "Dear Ruth is gone who was as pure as the dove, that descended from the bosom of Our Father, and rested on the head of our Savior at the Baptism at the river Jordan." - transcribed by kbz