Obituary of Mary L. Jenks

OLMSTEDVILLE: Mary L. Jenks, 40, of Olmstedville, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2026.

Mary was born April 1, 1986 in Gloversville, NY to the late Rose and James Ball. Mary graduated from North Creek High School.

She married Thomas Jenks on May 17, 2008. They were blessed with two boys, Landyn and Parker.

Mary loved living in the Adirondacks, always enjoying the beauty of nature. She enjoyed hiking, kayaking, adventures on the side by side and snowmobiling. She loved animals and had 3 cherished dogs.

Mary is survived by her husband, Thomas Jenks, and her two sons, Landyn and Parker Jenks, of Olmstedville, her sister, Jennifer Ball, of Minerva, her Aunt Anne and Carl Hayes of Minerva as well as her in-laws, Vernon and Joanne Jenks, of Olmstedville. Mary is predeceased by her parents, James and Rose Ball, of Minerva.

Mary will be remembered by many family and friends.

A celebration of life is planned for September 5, 2026 at the Minerva Community Center at 1:00PM. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Parker and Landyn’s Education Fund at www.gofund.me/1471FD72C.