Jennie Leoni Childs

January 11, 1936 - August 13, 2020

Funeral Service for Jennie Childs Aug 21, 2020 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Zoom Link for Funeral Service at 11:00am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87642497195 Zoom Link for Graveside at 12:30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81921190300 Jennie Leoni Rushton Childs (84), passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 13, 2020, in West Jordan, UT. She was born January 11, 1936 in Salt Lake City, UT to Harold W. and Maretta C. Rushton. She married Franklin M. Childs on 29 Jul 1955 in the Logan, UT Temple. Together they created a family with six children: Russell K. (Roberta), Eileen Collette (David), Franklin C. (Teri), James H. (Ivonne), R. Spencer (Lisia), Monique Powers (Paxton). She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin M. Childs, by her son, Franklin C. Childs, by her parents and by her two brothers, John Rushton and Allan Rushton. She leaves behind 5 children, 36 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and her sister, Maretta R. Hatton (David). She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and she was beloved by her family and many friends. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints having served faithfully in many callings, including two missions for the Church with her husband to the Texas, San Antonio Mission and to the Philippines, Tacloban Mission. She touched the lives of her family and countless others as she shared the gospel and her faith, as well as her vast knowledge of natural medicine. She devoted her entire life in service to others. There will be a public viewing Friday morning, August 21, 2020 from 9:00-10:30am. The funeral will follow at 11:00am. All events will be held at the West Jordan Copper Hills Chapel, 5349 West 9000 South, West Jordan, UT.