Evangelist LeShawn Jenkins

JENKINS, Evangelist Sheila LeShawn - Age 44, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield. Family hour 10:30a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 at New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God In Christ, (Bishop P.A. Brooks, Pastor) 15340 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI with funeral service commencing immediately at 11a.m. Superintendent Virgil L. Thomas, officiating. Interment Roseland Cemetery, 29001 Woodward Ave. Berkley, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30a.m. Saturday. Evangelist Jenkins will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Friday. Sheila Leshawn Jenkins began her life March 26, 1965 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Ralph Donaldson and Ernestine Walker. She was the youngest of eight children. Sheila received her education through the Detroit Public School System and graduated with honors. She also attended Oakland Community College where her curriculum of studies was Human Services. Sheila accepted Christ at the early age of eight at Warren Unity Temple C.O.G.I.C under the leadership of Amos Warren. She later attended Mount Carmel Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C under the leadership of the late Bishop James C. Scoot, Sr. She was a born leader. She motivated people from all walks of life, from the rich man to the homeless man on the street. Her mothering nature allowed her to minister to thousands of young men and women in her community. At a young age Sheila met the love of her life Andrew L. Jenkins, Sr. they were married August 30, 1980. From this union was born three beautiful children. Sheila and Andrew became very engulfed in the youth ministry at Mount Carmel Tabernacle. The ministry allowed them to grow spiritually in the Lord. After moving to Pontiac, MI, the Lord called Andrew and Sheila to establish their own church, Saints Liberty Life Step Ministries, International. The name of their ministry is symbolic of the dynamic team and passion toward training God’s precious people in Christianity. Daughters of Excellence (D.O.E), is one of the powerful life transforming ministries for women that was birthed out of SLLSM. Although Sheila was a devout Missionary and Evangelist, she walked in the office of the Prophet. God would use her as a mighty Prophetess as she ministered at numerous affairs where great deliverance came forth. Sheila loved to say "She was a storm chasing demon Slayer" and demons would actually tremble in her presence. Sheila had a special love for her family and desired to see each and every one saved and excelling to their highest potential. God showed us how special Sheila was by allowing her to be reborn on her birthday. WHAT AN AWESOME BIRTHDAY GIFT! Mrs. Sheila Leshawn Jenkins leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband, Andrew Jenkins, Sr.; three children, Karema (Moises) DeJesus, Andrew Jr., and Andrea (Richard) Jefferson; one step child; six grandchildren, Destini, Moises Jr., Graceanna, Joel, Samuele and Jovan; mother, Ernestine Walker; two sisters, Frediestine (Orange) Taylor and Teresa Singleton; three brothers, Danny Walker, Dennis (Pamela) Walker and Darryl (Tonya) Walker; and host of nieces and nephews; five aunts; three uncles; a host of cousins; father-in-law, Albert Brown; four sister-in-laws, Bernice, Norma, Dora (Robert) Moore and Cora; two brother-in-laws, Abner and Herbert (Andrea) Jenkins and a host of other relatives. Mrs. Sheila Leshawn Jenkins was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Donaldson; Mother-in-law, Essie Brown; grandmother, Elsie Scott; two brothers, Larry Walker and Clyde Walker. The family would like to express special thanks to Bishop P.A. Brooks for allowing the services to be held at your church, and to Superintendent V.L. Thomas for the repast.

Evangelist LeShawn Jenkins

March 26, 1965 - March 26, 2009