Barbara Ann Jenkins
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Barbara Ann Jenkins (nee Krans), Akron area artist, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at age 79, surrounded by family. Born December 9, 1941; preceded in death by parents, Paul and Patricia (nee Stinnett) Krans, and sister Nancy (Gene) Reynolds; she is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Robert; children, Robert Jr. (Justine Ehlers), twins Thomas (Tiffany) and Laura (John) Gorun, and David (Jennifer); seven beloved grandchildren; siblings, Jeff (Diane) and Gretchen; and dearly loved cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
An Akron resident since birth, she graduated from Buchtel, studied art education at BGSU, and completed her BA at Kent State. She was an art teacher, free-lance artist, and mother, overflowing with joy and love; she loved so much! God, art, music, nature, pets, traveling, teaching, family, friends, being a mother (to so many)... and sweets! All of these were apparent through everything she did, and she was dearly loved in return.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, 9 October 2021 at 11am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313, (barring pandemic restrictions).
Given her love of nature, in lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you enjoy and support your national and local park systems. To read more, or leave condolences, please visit www.billowfuneralhome.com (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel).