Obituary of Dona F. Jenkins

Bedford Dona F. Jenkins, 75, of Bedford, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at her residence. Born June 24, 1939, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Bertha (McDermed) Dillard. She attended Bedford area schools. She retired in 1998 after working twenty-three years as a nurses aide. She was previously employed by Dunn Memorial Hospital and Bedford Medical Center and had worked for Indiana University as a line manager for two years. She was of the Baptist faith. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed reading, antiquing, needlework, quilting, painting projects and cooking. She also enjoyed her flower gardens, the humming birds especially and her pets, Sugar, Tab, and Sam. She loved her family and particularly enjoyed her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters, Shayna Bechner-Ingalls, Carrie Bechner-Kirk both of Bedford and Jona Jenkins of Louisville, KY; a son, Aaron Bechner of Bedford; two brothers, Neal Dillard and wife, Karen, Wayne Dillard and wife, Brenda, all of Paoli; two sisters, Barbara Fullen and husband, Larry of Campbellsburg and Louise McMannis and husband, Jim, of Paoli; a sister-in-law, Charyl (Don) Dillard of Seymour; five grandsons, Josh Bechner of North Carolina, Paul Kirk and James David Ingalls both of Bedford, J.D. Bugh and Adam Adnane both of Louisville, KY; one granddaughter, Amber Bechner of Texas; three great grandchildren and various nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Doris Perkins of Paoli and a brother, Donald Dillard of Seymour. Funeral Information Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1st 2014 in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Dirus Dustin officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the hour of service on Wednesday, October 1st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the White River Humane Society.