In Memory Of
Dora Jenkins
1926
2013
Dora Jenkins
January 18, 1926 — August 30, 2013
Dora Mae "Nickie" Jenkins
Services for Dora Mae "Nickie" Jenkins, 86, will be conducted at 10:00 AM. Saturday September 7, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 E. 2nd Street in Casper by Pastor Dan Elston.
Mrs. Jenkins died August 30 2013 at Life Care Center of Casper. She was born October 18, 1926 in San Angelo, Texas to Clyde and Georgia (Ellinger) Rogers. On April 16, 1947, she married Francis O. "Cooter" Jenkins in Carlsbad, NM. The Jenkins family moved to Casper in 1962. As well as being a mother, Dora worked as a substitute teacher for the school district in Casper and part-time as a secretary at Southridge Elementary School.
In 1975, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins started Cooter Jenkins Machine Shop, Inc. Dora was an integral part of the business throughout their years of ownership. Both Dora and her husband supported the Casper Shrine Club and the Shriners' Hospital. They enjoyed many activities together including square dancing, rock hunting and spending time with family.
Individually, Dora also spent time painting, drawing sewing and playing bridge.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy K. Brummett and Connie E. Williams, both of Casper, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, her parents, and her two brothers.
Interment will be at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery.
Services for Dora Mae "Nickie" Jenkins, 86, will be conducted at 10:00 AM. Saturday September 7, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 E. 2nd Street in Casper by Pastor Dan Elston.
Mrs. Jenkins died August 30 2013 at Life Care Center of Casper. She was born October 18, 1926 in San Angelo, Texas to Clyde and Georgia (Ellinger) Rogers. On April 16, 1947, she married Francis O. "Cooter" Jenkins in Carlsbad, NM. The Jenkins family moved to Casper in 1962. As well as being a mother, Dora worked as a substitute teacher for the school district in Casper and part-time as a secretary at Southridge Elementary School.
In 1975, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins started Cooter Jenkins Machine Shop, Inc. Dora was an integral part of the business throughout their years of ownership. Both Dora and her husband supported the Casper Shrine Club and the Shriners' Hospital. They enjoyed many activities together including square dancing, rock hunting and spending time with family.
Individually, Dora also spent time painting, drawing sewing and playing bridge.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy K. Brummett and Connie E. Williams, both of Casper, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, her parents, and her two brothers.
Interment will be at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery.
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