BRENDA JONES

Brenda Jayne Jenkins Jones “Bren,” 62, no longer earth bound, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, from Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was surrounded by loved ones during her last days, while being greeted lovingly by her eternal family.

Brenda was a dear and loving wife, mother, nana, mamaw, sister and friend to all that was afforded the opportunity to encounter her bubbling personality, smile and vivacious laugh. She shared eight wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Ed. Together they traveled, enjoying life as long as her health allowed.

Brenda was retired from the NC Department of Correction, Division of Prisons, having worked in several areas of law enforcement prior.

The life Brenda lived revolved around spending time with family and friends. An early morning telephone call, voicemail, e-mail or some other serendipitous encounter filled her days with joy.

Brenda now joins her parents John F. Jenkins and Essie Lowe Jenkins; her son, Eddie Dean Williams; and two loving brothers, Tom and John Henry Jenkins.

Surviving family members are husband, Ed; son, Kenneth (Kenny) Williams; grandsons, Dustin Williams, and Eddie Williams Jr., all of Lenoir; sister, Linda “Lin” Jenkins Eller and her husband Homer of the Cricket community of Wilkes County; brothers, Charlie Jenkins and wife Joyce of Kings Creek, and Bob Jenkins and wife Peggy of Oak Hill; along with several nieces and nephews.

Lending a helping hand to those in need was what made her the person we all love. These deeds fueled her body and her spirit, and in turn she developed lifelong relationships. Such encounters with others resulted in lifelong friendships; in turn these friends also became a part of her larger family circle. We want to thank God for this short time we all were able to know and enjoy Brenda. She will be missed more than words could ever express.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with the Rev. Steve Butler officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Parker Cemetery in the Brushy Mountain community of Wilkes County.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m., one hour prior to the service at Evans Funeral Service.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors and staff at The Shaire Center in Lenoir. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Ronald DuBow, nurses – Jacqueline Washburn, Sharon, Shannon, Sassha and Melody, Paula, Marla, and all the staff at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Likewise, the loving care provided by Hospice including Chaplain Steve Butler, Jessica, Nancy and Kim will forever be remembered.

Online condolences may be sent to the Jones Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com

Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Jones Family.

ROBIN MCLEAN

Mr. Robin Joel McLean, 51, of Lenoir, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Revere, Mo.

Born Nov. 16, 1957, in Caldwell County, Robin was a son of the late Verne E. McLean and Annie McNeil of Lenoir. Other than his father, he is preceded in death by his grandfather, Patrick McLean; grandparents, Paul and Mary Kincaid, and Roby and Mattie McNeil.

Robin worked as a mechanic for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. For years, he worked at Bernhardt-Seagle in downtown Lenoir as a service technician. He was a friend to everyone he met. All that knew him loved and respected him. He never turned anyone away when they needed something worked on no matter what time day or night.

Robin was an active member of Temple Baptist Church and loved the Lord. He served as auditorium Sunday school teacher for many years and sang in the choir. He also helped serve as a Sunday school bus driver.

He loved fishing, hunting, and was a loving husband and father. Anyone he knew he would always invite them to come join him at church. He was a rock that you could depend on for ALL his family and friends.

We rejoice that he has gone home to be with the Lord and loved ones before him. Our hearts are saddened by his absence and we all feel a great loss. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

Other than his mother, he is survived by his wife, Janice Lee McLean of the home; two sons, Robert “Buzz” Boston and wife Misty of Hudson and Casey McLean of the home; one daughter, Brandy McLean of the home and fiancée Tyler Winters of Lenoir; Brother, Paul E. McLean of Lenoir; two sisters, Cindy Beane and husband Robert of Lenoir; Pamela Waters and husband R.C. of Lenoir; three step-children from a previous marriage; Amy Scott of Ladson, S.C.; Lisa Heirs of Summerville, S.C.; Chris Scott of Lenoir; three grandchildren, Brady Boston, Garrett Hubbard and Cody Ayers. all of Hudson; one uncle, Patrick “Doc” McLean of Lenoir; two aunts, Shirley Kirby of Hudson; Barbara Branch and husband John of Hudson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of Robin’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Joel Bixler and Preacher Kevin Broyhill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m., prior to the service at Temple Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Joe Brown, Danny Brown, Lee Lingerfelt Jr., Jeff Branch, Bobby Beane, Billy Joe Snodgrass, Mitch McLean and Bryan Greene. Honorary pallbearer will be Brandon Greene.

The family respectfully requests memorials be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1306 NW Old North Road, Lenoir, NC 28645

Online condolences may be sent to the McLean Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com.

Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the McLean Family.