Cornelia Ann Jenkins, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 8, 2010 at Walnut Hill Care Center, New Britain.
"Connie" as she was affectionately called, was born November 1, 1929 in Harlem, NY. She was the daughter of the late Carlton and Marie Jenkins.
Connie was a graduate of Julia Richmond High School in Manhattan, NY and later received a BA in Liberal Arts as well as her Master's in Social Work.
She retired from the VA Medical Center in Northport, NY in 1985 after being employed there for 30 years. She also retired from the Department of Children and Families in Brooklyn, NY after 20 years of service.
Connie is survived by sisters, Patricia Emery, Janice Jackson, Jacqueline Miller, Mary Green and Lorraine (Steven Sr.) Nickerson; brothers, Dennis and Keith Jenkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a brother, Carlton Jenkins, Jr.
A celebration of Ms. Jenkins' life will be held Monday, July 12, 2010, at 10:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. -Treasurer; 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483
