Joan Theresa Jenkins

Joan Theresa Jenkins, 80, of West Babylon, Long Island, New York on December 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joe Melvin Jenkins. Loving mother of Lorraine, Elizabeth, Theresa, Joseph and William. Cherished grandma of Christopher, Taylor, Cassidy and Nicholas. Dear sister of John and the late Jimmy and Barry. Family and friends may visit Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:30 PM, at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village, New York 11702. A Prayer Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM. For further information, or help with directions, kindly call the funeral home at (631) 669-2400. www.boyd-spencer.com.

“To Those I Love”

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. But now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part so bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on so if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near and if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear all of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile, and say “Welcome Home.”