Pauline Wilcox Jenkins, age 86, lifelong resident of Waterford, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 after a short illness. Born May 3, 1927 in LeBoeuf Township, Pauline was a daughter of the late Gary Elroy Wilcox and Pearl Leona Hewitt Wilcox.
Born and raised in Waterford, Pauline was a loving sister to three brothers and two sisters and a graduate of Waterford Academy. She was first employed as an accountant at the W and W Oil Company in Union City and met her future husband there. She married Richard Myers Jenkins on November 10, 1948. While raising her family, Pauline worked as a teller at the Ensworth National Bank of Waterford, and later she was the accountant for almost 20 years at Russell’s House of Furniture in Waterford.
Pauline loved her family and loved being a doting and proud grandmother. She was a member of the Waterford Garden Club, a charter member of the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, and she served God in every way she could and was active in the churches she attended. She was a longtime member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Waterford, and later, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Union City, and was currently attending the Waterford First Presbyterian Church.
Pauline enjoyed many things in life including writing, gardening, environmental studies, and baking–she will especially be remembered for her excellent pies.
Family members that preceded her in death include her husband, Richard Myers Jenkins, who died March 22, 2009; her son, Jeffrey Edmund Jenkins; two brothers, Glenard and Blaine Wilcox; and her sister, Vivian Wilcox Rose.
Surviving family members include her daughter, Darc???e Elise Anthony and her husband Fred of Mill Village; her son, Lon Wilcox Jenkins of Erie; her granddaughter, Rachel Anthony; a sister, Helen Wilcox Taylor of Fairview; brother, Edward Wilcox and wife Norma of Fredonia, PA; brother-in-law, Elwin Rose, and sister-in-law, Betty Jenkins, both of Waterford; many nieces and nephews; and a family friend, Harri Siren of Finland.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until time of the funeral at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Emily Zeig-Lindsey of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Final interment will be in Waterford Cemetery.
I miss you every day. We surely had our ups & downs, but I appreciate what an incredible Grandmother you were to our daughter, your only grandchild, for whom, you always had an abundance of love. The last day I saw you, your countenance shown with the glory of God. You worked very hard all your life, giving 100% to everything you did. You’ll forever be remembered.
I was the secretary at Union City First United Methodist while Paulie and Dick went there and were members and got to know both of them. Wonderful people. She will be surely missed. She had a wonderful passion for helping others.
I’m sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.
Paulie was a very kind lady and a talented flower show designer.You could tell how much thought and care she put into her designs. She and I were Flower Show Judges together. I enjoyed the time that I knew her. She will be missed.
Lon: Sorry to hear about your mom. Fond memories from childhood. Ron
Neither words nor space will allow for the full depth of loss and sympathy for Lon, Darcee, their families and ours. Aunt Paulie was the matriarch of our family and led us through the tremendous joys and inevitable sorrows in life. She hosted so many of our family gatherings that her house was a second home to us. We are so thankful for the heart full of loving memories that we have of her and Uncle Dick. Lon and Darcee . . . you have my deepest sympathy. Please turn to your own sweet memories to help you through these difficult days.
With much love and caring,
Your cousin, Sharon and Family