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17, 1950 - March 12, 2010SOUTH BEND - Jennie Mae Clemons entered this world on April 17, 1950, and departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2010, surrounded by her family. Born in Hickman, Kentucky, she was the first-born daughter to Nasira (Jennie Jenkins) and Edward Coleman Sr. She moved to Michigan City, IN, at an early age and attended Elston High School. On September 17, 1971, she united in holy matrimony to Walter Lee Clemons, and to this union two children were born, Latonya and Jafar. From a previous relationship, Quinton and Rolland Estes were born. She was a devoted wife and mother to her family, giving each one special care. In 1979 Jennie and her family relocated to South Bend, IN, and she confessed hope in Christ and joined Pilgrim Baptist Church under the late Rev. Rollie. Jennie was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, friend and proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Jennie was always concerned about all children's welfare; she helped raise plenty of her nieces, nephews and cousins. Jennie was an employee of The Children's Hospital until her illness in 1985. Jennie had a great sense of humor. She loved to watch old movies, go shopping, and spend time with her family and friends. She will truly be missed. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her children, Quinton Estes, Latonya (Kevin) Preston and Jafar Clemons, all of South Bend; brothers, Edward Coleman Jr. of Michigan City, Roy L. (Angela) Coleman, Calvin J. (Bernadette) Coleman, Dennis J. Coleman, Brian Coleman, Charles (D'Naya) Coleman, all of Flint, MI; sisters, Dorothy J. (Paul) Knox of Anchorage, AK, and Velois Coleman of Flint, MI; grandchildren, Marquis Estes, Laketta McFadden, Kenneth McFadden, Donte' Clemons, Janiya Clemons, Quinton Estes Jr., Jermaine Clemons, Kevin Preston Jr. of South Bend, IN, Jessica Estes, Symone Estes, Carlotte Lard and Lasha Lard of Flint, MI; great-grandchildren, Yariya Allen, Ya'Nija McFadden, Kavon McFadden, Kavonte McFadden, Steven Estes and Kayden McFadden; mother-in-law, Sadie M. Clemons; sister-in-law, Marie Hampton; a host of nieces, nephews, aunt, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Charles J. and Missouri Bell (Phillips) Jenkins; parents, Nasira (Jennie Jenkins) Rahman and Edward Coleman Sr.; husband, Walter Lee Clemons; son, Rolland Elecio Estes Jr.; siblings, Michael and Ronnie Coleman; aunt, Alva McDonald; uncles, Charles, Eddie, Walter and Samuel Jenkins. The family would like to thank the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Jonette Jamison and Penny Papczynski for taking loving care of Jennie during her sickness. Services for Mrs. Clemons will be today, March 18th, in the Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until noon. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. The Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.