Sadie Jenkins

Sadie Jenkins was born on March 31,1931 in Salters, South Carolina to proud parents John Hugee and Nettie (Thompson) Hugee. She was the fourth daughter of nine children. Sadie graduated from Tomlinson High School in Kingstree, South Carolina. A born leader, she guided some of her younger siblings as they moved from South Carolina to Washington, D.C. 

Sadie and Morris Jenkins, Sr. were joined in holy matrimony on October 21, 1950. From this union, they produced four children. She created a home atmosphere of love, life, and laughter. Her compassion and generosity were evident as she raised close relatives or fed those in the neighborhood. She not only loved her immediate and extended family, but she loved the Lord! She was saved and served faithfully at Maranatha Gospel Hall in Northwest Washington, D.C. from the early 1960’s until her health began to decline. 

Sadie departed this life peacefully on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, just two days prior to her 93rd birthday. She was preceded in death by Morris Jenkins Sr. (husband), Morris Jenkins Jr. (son), Sylvia Jenkins (daughter-in-law), Siblings: Orie Snowden, Louise (Sissy) Govan, Jeannie Bell Leonard, Charles (Charlie) Hugee, James Hugee, John (Booster) Hugee, Bessie Mae Lucas, and Leatha Mae Higgins.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Blondell Jenkins Walker, Rosa Lee Jenkins, Windell Robinson; grandchildren - Tyra Jenkins, Marques Jenkins, Howard Lee Walker III, Stephen Walker; Maurice Gaston, Andrew Lee Gaston Jr, Ninotchka Land; Rafiq Omar Robinson, Terrence Fields; great-grandchildren - Shanice Goree, Destiny Gaston, Andrew Gaston III, FayeAngel Gaston; Kennedy Westmoreland, Nikolez Land, MaCallister Perry; Alexis Garner; Karlee Williams, Terrence William, and Naya Williams; and great-great grandchildren - Rozari Oliver and Sy’air Oliver; special niece Nancy Choice she raised during adolescence; special supportive nephew Perry Hugee; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who became family.

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