Archie Lorraine Jenkins-Cornish
ARCHIE LORRAINE JENKINS CORNISH, beloved mother, church member, educator, historian, board member and community activist went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born April 27, 1936, to the late FJ and Annie Jackson Jenkins, Archie was a native of Lufkin; where she grew up and lived all her life. She was married to the late James C. Cornish. From that union six children were born. •Mark Cornish: Sophia Cornish (wife), Children: Mark Cornish II, Kathryn Cornish, Daniel Rodriguez, Sophia Cazares, Grandchildren: Elijah Cazares, Isaiah Cazares,Christinanna Cazares •Marcia Cornish Menefield: LaFoscia Lin’ Maxie (granddaughter) & Minister Christopher Maxie (husband); Great Grand Children: Lauryn Maxie, Caleb Maxie, Jackson Maxie •Chequita Cornish: Felicia Renee Callagin (life partner),Cordarial Green, Ross Callagin, Misty Callagin, DakotaCallagin; Grandchildren: Joi McCann •Ida (Lesa) Cornish Blake & Stevie M. Blake: Sons: Jonathan Blake, Jared Blake; Grandchildren: Jayce Muriel Blake, Alani Blake, Maliyah Blake •David Cornish: Erica Cervantes (wife), Daughters: Diara Cornish, Taylor Cornish, Kaylee Cornish; Stepchildren:Joshua Garcia, Jocelyn Menendez, Joel Menendez •Rachel Cornish Sampson: Frederick Sampson (husband): Children: Jordan Jamal Jolly, Madysen Deanna Sampson, Frederick Thomas Sampson; Grandchildren: Jordan JamalII, Charlie Shan Jolly, Jeremiah Jolly, Madelynn Skye Jolly As Grammie (Poodles & GG), she will be missed by nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and as an aunt and friend, she will be treasured by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She leaves three brothers, Eddie (Ruth) Jenkins (Houston), FJ (Dorothy) Jenkins (Lubbock), Bobbie (Shamarion) Jenkins (Manvel) and two sisters LaFrancis Jenkins Kelley (Texas City) and Terry (Don) Branson (Lufkin). She is preceded in death by brothers William and Fred Jenkins and sister Annie Dorsey. She joined Long Chapel CME Church at a young age and actively served there for many years. During her extended stay in Houston, she became an active member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church. In 1953, Archie graduated from Dunbar High School. Who knew that she would be instrumental many years later in getting the name of Dunbar restored. Because of her love of learning and especially in the area of education, she continued her studies and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Education with a Minor in Sociology, with extended studies in Early Childhood Development and Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University. Archie also completed extended studies at Prairie View A & M University in Media Technology, and Texas Southern University in Business Administration and Physical Education. Because of her love of the Lord, she completed intense studies on “How to Pray Productive Prayers” at the Prayer Institute in Houston, Texas. She desired to remain on the cutting edge of technology by studying computer skills at The Computer Learning Center in Lufkin, in addition to continual professional development with the Internal Revenue Service. Her entrepreneurial spirit was exemplified through her AC Inc. Tax Ministry as a professional tax preparer in the Lufkin and Houston area. Archie always had a heart for those that seemingly had “no voice”, including having a passion for the special needs children and adults in the community. She became a Community Activist,and served in several roles over the years, including positively influencing the political landscape of Lufkin. She served as an Election Judge for the City of Lufkin and Angelina County, an active member of the Angelina County Voters League, and on the Texas Education Agency’s TECAT Pilot Program for Teacher in Texas, in addition to actively recruiting black administrators. As an advocate for all children, she cherished her many roles such as the Supervisor of the original Lufkin Day Care Center, a Reading Teacher in Leggett ISD, and enjoyed her position as the Assistant Librarian at Temple Library in Diboll, Texas. She was so proud to play an important part in the development of the first Life Skills Program in Lufkin ISD. Archie was also a big supporter of Buddy Temple’s Vision “Impact Lufkin”, and was looking forward to promoting and manifesting this vision for the Lufkin Community. President Barack Obama, Governor Greg Abbott, and City of Lufkin Mayor Bob Brown recognized Mrs. Cornish for her accomplishments and active role in the betterment of the community. All that knew her in Lufkin, Angelina County and Houston will miss Archie’s love of her family, friends, and the community.Obituary
ARCHIE LORRAINE JENKINS CORNISH, beloved mother, church member, educator, historian, board member and community activist went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born April 27, 1936, to the late FJ and Annie Jackson Jenkins, Archie was a native of Lufkin; where she grew up and lived all her life. She was married to the late James C. Cornish. From that union six children were born. •Mark Cornish: Sophia Cornish (wife), Children: Mark Cornish II, Kathryn Cornish, Daniel Rodriguez, Sophia Cazares, Grandchildren: Elijah Cazares, Isaiah Cazares,Christinanna Cazares •Marcia Cornish Menefield: LaFoscia Lin’ Maxie (granddaughter) & Minister Christopher Maxie (husband); Great Grand Children: Lauryn Maxie, Caleb Maxie, Jackson Maxie •Chequita Cornish: Felicia Renee Callagin (life partner),Cordarial Green, Ross Callagin, Misty Callagin, DakotaCallagin; Grandchildren: Joi McCann •Ida (Lesa) Cornish Blake & Stevie M. Blake: Sons: Jonathan Blake, Jared Blake; Grandchildren: Jayce Muriel Blake, Alani Blake, Maliyah Blake •David Cornish: Erica Cervantes (wife), Daughters: Diara Cornish, Taylor Cornish, Kaylee Cornish; Stepchildren:Joshua Garcia, Jocelyn Menendez, Joel Menendez •Rachel Cornish Sampson: Frederick Sampson (husband): Children: Jordan Jamal Jolly, Madysen Deanna Sampson, Frederick Thomas Sampson; Grandchildren: Jordan JamalII, Charlie Shan Jolly, Jeremiah Jolly, Madelynn Skye Jolly As Grammie (Poodles & GG), she will be missed by nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and as an aunt and friend, she will be treasured by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She leaves three brothers, Eddie (Ruth) Jenkins (Houston), FJ (Dorothy) Jenkins (Lubbock), Bobbie (Shamarion) Jenkins (Manvel) and two sisters LaFrancis Jenkins Kelley (Texas City) and Terry (Don) Branson (Lufkin). She is preceded in death by brothers William and Fred Jenkins and sister Annie Dorsey. She joined Long Chapel CME Church at a young age and actively served there for many years. During her extended stay in Houston, she became an active member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church. In 1953, Archie graduated from Dunbar High School. Who knew that she would be instrumental many years later in getting the name of Dunbar restored. Because of her love of learning and especially in the area of education, she continued her studies and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Education with a Minor in Sociology, with extended studies in Early Childhood Development and Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University. Archie also completed extended studies at Prairie View A & M University in Media Technology, and Texas Southern University in Business Administration and Physical Education. Because of her love of the Lord, she completed intense studies on “How to Pray Productive Prayers” at the Prayer Institute in Houston, Texas. She desired to remain on the cutting edge of technology by studying computer skills at The Computer Learning Center in Lufkin, in addition to continual professional development with the Internal Revenue Service. Her entrepreneurial spirit was exemplified through her AC Inc. Tax Ministry as a professional tax preparer in the Lufkin and Houston area. Archie always had a heart for those that seemingly had “no voice”, including having a passion for the special needs children and adults in the community. She became a Community Activist,and served in several roles over the years, including positively influencing the political landscape of Lufkin. She served as an Election Judge for the City of Lufkin and Angelina County, an active member of the Angelina County Voters League, and on the Texas Education Agency’s TECAT Pilot Program for Teacher in Texas, in addition to actively recruiting black administrators. As an advocate for all children, she cherished her many roles such as the Supervisor of the original Lufkin Day Care Center, a Reading Teacher in Leggett ISD, and enjoyed her position as the Assistant Librarian at Temple Library in Diboll, Texas. She was so proud to play an important part in the development of the first Life Skills Program in Lufkin ISD. Archie was also a big supporter of Buddy Temple’s Vision “Impact Lufkin”, and was looking forward to promoting and manifesting this vision for the Lufkin Community. President Barack Obama, Governor Greg Abbott, and City of Lufkin Mayor Bob Brown recognized Mrs. Cornish for her accomplishments and active role in the betterment of the community. All that knew her in Lufkin, Angelina County and Houston will miss Archie’s love of her family, friends, and the community.