JENKINS, Annie Laura
as a ‘random act of kindness’ to another person in the Middletown area who has a need.”
Franquiz, who hears via a cochlear implant, had never played the piano before but used her extra time at home during the pandemic to teach herself.
Her mother said she was overwhelmed with appreciation for this amazing gift. Middletown school officials helped in coordinating the secret piano delivery while Franquiz was at school.
The note concluded: “We hope that this gift helps a little bit and that you are encouraged by the knowledge that we are rooting for you!” 83, of West Elkton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March
1, 2021. She was born February
28, 1938, in Bradford, Alabama, to the late Marion
Cleveland and Leomie (Cotton)
Reese. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by all her siblings and best friend, Connie “Cozy”
Herald. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years,
Paul Jenkins; children, Teresa (David) Bishop, Paul Steven Jenkins, and Susan (Dan) Simpson; grandchildren, Dave (Kelli) Bishop, Curtis and Alisha Jenkins, and Jeremy, Brittney, and Kylie Simpson; great-grandchildren, Jacob Bishop and Logan Duncan; and many more family and friends. Annie was a wonderful Christian mother, who raised her kids in the church, and lived what she taught. She had been a member of Franklin Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4 from 11AM to 1PM at BALES FUNERAL HOME, Camden. The funeral service will begin at 1PM with Pastor Tim Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton. www.BalesFH.com.