Vivian K. 'Viv' Jenkins

Forestport- Vivian K. Jenkins, 78, of O'Brien Road, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since February, 2015. She was born in Rome, on November 2, 1936, a daughter of Albert and Marion Hartson Herriman. Vivan grew up in Remsen, where she graduated from high school, with the Class of 1954. After that she attended and graduated from Syracuse University School of Nursing, earning a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. She worked her nurses training at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse. Mrs. Jenkins was employed as a registered nurse at skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania, Broadacers Facility, Deerfield, The Ann Lee Nursing Home, Colonie, NY, and at Lorretto Nursing Center, Utica. Later for several years she was employed as a registered nurse for Oneida County Visiting Nurse Program, retiring many years ago. Mrs. Jenkins had resided in Schuyler, Lansdale, PA, Colonie, before moving to her present home in Forestport, in 1990. On April 8, 1967, she was married to Dwight Jenkins, in Remsen. Later the couple were divorced, however the couple remained close friends until the present time. Vivan enjoyed using face book and going to garage sales. Vivian is survived by a son, Robert P. Jenkins, Forestport; and a daughter, Laura G. Jenkins, Clifton Park; one sister, Barbara Swiss, Westernville. She was predeceased by a brother Jack, in June, 1967. Her Funeral will be Thursday at 12 Noon at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment later in the spring in Alder Creek Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 10 A.M. until the funeral, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Forestport Fire Fighters, Inc. 11965 River Road Forestport, NY 13338, or to Forestport Presbyterian Church PO Box 345, Foresport, NY 13338.