Hazel Jenkins Jabaay

Marshall, VA—Hazel Jenkins Jabaay went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 03, 2012, at the home of her son and daughter in law, under the loving care of her family and Hospice. She was born 1914 to Rev. Pearl and William Powers. She was married to Gerald Jenkins in 1932. To this union four children were born, Devon, Colleen, Darlene and Darryl. Hazel started teaching at age 16 in United Brethren Church, teaching many age groups, was Junior Superintendent for 10 years, conducted several Bible schools, past president of Hope W.M.A., past president of W.M.A. Council. Hazel sang in the choir for many years. Hazel and Gerald started the Upstreamers class. She was past president of the local PTA, also past council president of the City of Adrian and Lenawee County PTA. She sang with Mother Singers for years. In 1952, Hazel was selected by Chamber of Commerce as Mother of the Year for church, schools and community work. She was known as “Aunt Hazel” after the death of her husband in 1981. She was married to Arthur Jabaay in 1984. She spent many winters in Sunny Shores, Cortez, Florida. Hazel traveled a lot in her golden years. In Florida, she was past president of Federation of Garden Clubs of Sunny Shores, member of Couples Class of West Bradenton Baptist Church, member of Busy Bees Club in Park, and assistant teacher of Bible Study in Park. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Elmer and William Powers; two sisters Alice Kapnick and Pearl Staup; sister in law, Betty Campbell, daughter-in-law Janet Jenkins, and granddaughter Jackie Ball. She leaves to mourn her children, Devon Jenkins of Dearborn, Colleen (Daniel) McGuire of Toledo, OH, Darlene( Clifford) Knudson of Arizona, Darryl (Arlene) Jenkins of Marshall, VA; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sister in laws, Katharine Walters of Tucson, AZ. and Isabel Powers of Adrian, and many nephews, and nieces and friends. Services celebrating the life of Hazel will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Wagley Funeral Home, at 11:00 a.m. with Hazel’s son, Darryl Jenkins, officiating. Her family will receive friends at funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. You may also send condolences to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com .

Hazel Jenkins Jabaay

April 23, 1914 - April 3, 2012