Jenkins

Mary Louise Jenkins, 91, of Butler, departed this life peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025.

She was born in Butler on Feb. 26, 1934, to the late Ernest and Gladys (Schaffner) Baker.

Mary Lou cherished the time she spent surrounded by her family and friends. She found delight in quiet moments, especially those spent reading a good book or solving a challenging crossword puzzles or cryptograms and cryptoquotes.

Mary Lou will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her love of learning and the deep bonds she created with those around her. Though she has left this world, the memories she created will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Forever loved, forever missed.

Mary Lou was the beloved wife of the late James “Sonny” Jenkins, with whom she shared many years of love, laughter and family; and mother of Lou Ann (Larry) Collins, Deborah (Regis) Smith, Karen (William) Lazaroff, and James, Larry (Barbara) and Jerry Jenkins. Her legacy continues through her 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her endless pride and joy.

Along with her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her siblings, Eleanor Baker-Kulik, Joan Baker-DeLess, and James and David Baker; her son-in-law, Regis Smith; and great-grandson, Michael Young Jr.

JENKINS — Family and friends of Mary Louise Jenkins, who died Saturday, April 26, 2025, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler. A closing prayer will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Burial will be held privately at Butler County Memorial Park.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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