Gertrude Jenkins, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Puxico, Mo.
She was born Jan. 3, 1923, to Roscoe and Aline Smith Langston.
Survivors include a daughter, Vickie Chapman of Puxico.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Jenkins was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.
Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.
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