Donna Jean Jenkins 60, of Elyria went home to be with her loved ones on October 30, 2017 in the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. She was born in Oberlin, coming to Elyria at an early age. Donna was a 1975 graduate of Elyria High School. Ms. Jenkins was a homemaker who enjoyed playing bingo online, watching her soaps on T.V., spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She is survived by her daughters: Lori Flanigan of Elyria, Michelle Flanigan and Nicole Jenkins both of Lorain, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, mother: Carolyn Opher of Florida, sisters: Heather Jacob of Ashland, Christine Hall of W. VA and Sharon Parker of Elyria and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father Donald Parker, husband Herman Jenkins, brothers Chuck Parker and Dwayne Parker, and a great-granddaughter Seaveah Hamby. Friends may call Wednesday November 8, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, 127 West Bridge St., Elyria, OH 44035. Pastor Kyriece Brooks, Officiant. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carter Funeral Home, 127 West Bridge St., Elyria, OH 44035.

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