Lillian Jenkins

Lillian "Granny" Jenkins, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Lillian was a long-time member of Graceland Baptist Church. She loved dogs and was an avid gardener.

She was born on June 14, 1929, in St. Croix, Indiana, to the late Louis and Dora (Seen) Saddler. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Julia Smith; son-in-law, Kenny Rodewig; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Marlene Rodewig; sister, Maxine "Jean" Myrick; grandchildren, Karen White, Danette (Wesley) Fleming, Sherry Holmes, Terri (Carl) Sorg, Troy White, Kenneth (Donna) Rodewig, Jr., Russell (LouAnn) Rodewig, and Jeffrey Rodewig; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

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