November 30, 1941 - January 13, 2015

Sue Ellen (Kerner) Jenkins, 73, of Concord Township, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at TriPoint Medical Center. She was born November 30, 1941 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Margaret A. (Majors) Kerner. She graduated from John Marshall High School, earned a Master of Library Science degree from Kent State University, and worked for Cuyahoga County Public Library, retiring from the Mayfield branch as a children’s librarian. She was a member of Mentor United Methodist Church and enjoyed ice skating, bicycling, reading, and traveling. She is survived by her children Sharon M. (John J. Paciorek) and Steven K. (Lisa Lewis-Jenkins); grandchildren Samuel L., Grace L., Sarah L., Claire E. Sharpnack and Spencer F. Sharpnack; brothers Joseph F. (Dorothy Davda) Kerner and Douglas B. (Carol) Kerner; and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews.

A service celebrating her life will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio. Rev. Beverly Wrobel and Lisa Lewis-Jenkins will officiate the service followed by a luncheon reception. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions made to Mentor United Methodist Church.