Wilda Jinkens

WILDA LEE JINKENS Wilda Lee Jinkens, 81, of Lebanon, Missouri formerly of Sebastopol, California, passed away March 26, 2009 from injuries received in an auto accident in Camdenton, Missouri. She was born October 8, 1927 in Puxico, Missouri the daughter of Arthur and Stella Shaw Vessels. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ruben "Blondie" Jinkens of the home; daughters, Fran Straight and husband Jim, Lebanon, Missouri and Rainey Waters and husband Steve, McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Angie Kennedy of Lebanon, Missouri and Shawn Eddings of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a great-grandson, Kaden Kennedy; sisters, Lynetta Berncich of Stoutland, Mo. and Glenda Silcox of Hidden Valley, California; brothers, Paul Vessels and wife Steena of Maxwell, California, Tony Vessels of Stoutland, Missouri, and Clarence Vessels and wife Marilyn of Sebastopol, California and many nieces, nephews and friends. Wilda and her husband lived in Sebastopol, California for over fifty years where she ran a catering business. They moved to Lebanon, Missouri 11 years ago. She was an avid gambler and loved playing the slot machines. She also enjoyed sewing, cooking and music. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.