Arlinda K. Jenkins
Arlinda K. Jenkins, age 72, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1953 in Quincy. Arlinda graduated from Quincy High School in 1971.
Arlinda worked as a 911 Dispatcher for the City of Quincy for over 40 years before retiring. She also worked for the Fairfield Inn/Marriott in Quincy until recently. Leading to a career of over 20 years. She dearly loved her dog “Winston” and especially gushed over her grandchildren. Arlinda loved helping and serving overs, making some truly wonderful arts, crafts, and baking projects through the years.
She is survived by:
TWO SONS: Michael Jenkins (Jamie) of Kansas City, MO and Anthony Jenkins (Jackie) of Quincy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Morgan Jenkins, Anthony Jenkins, Jr. and Isaiah Jenkins.
SIBLINGS: Raymond (Cynthia) Bryson of Rock Island, IL and Janice Bryson of Davenport, IA.
SISTER-IN-LAW: Evelyn Jenkins of Pine Bluff, AR.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives survive.
Arlinda (Kay) was preceded in death by her mother Helen (B.) Jenkins, her father Leroy E. (Jim) Gleason, and siblings James Jenkins along with his wife Debbie of Des Moines, IA, Paul Jenkins of Pine Bluff, AR, Edgar Bryson and James Gleason.
The family wishes to thank all of their friends and family for their love and support during this time.
Please be with us in prayer and feel free to send a card or note directly or through Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Donations may also be made to Blessed Sacrament Church in Quincy, IL.
Per Arlinda’s wish, cremation rites will be accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
My deepest sympathies to the families. I had a great respect for Kay. She was hard working, smart and talented. She will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the family, and especially my dear Brother-in-love, Raymond. May God comfort his heart as well as the rest of the family.
My sincere condolences to Raymond and the family. May God comfort your hearts. I am also praying for the children and Grandchildren that God will also comfort their hearts.🙏🏾❤️
Condolence to the family of Kay, she will be missed. When God called her home we had to say goodbye to a good friend, classmate, and a ferocious community advocate. I personally had the privilege of working with Kay for years while on the Fire Dept and on the Board of Redmon Lee Community Center. I witnessed her support of neighborhood children in the need of assistance. Quincy’s Redmon Lee community was blessed to have her in our corner. We were more than honored to be able to call her a friend. Thank God for her soul. Your community is grateful for your service. Rest in peace, my friend. 🙏🏾
Eddie & Mona Fletcher
My condolences to family and friends. Praying that God’s love will carry you through this difficult time.
Ms. Kay was always so gracious to me growing up. My condolences to the family. Praying for them all 🙏🏾
Ms. Kay was so gracious to me growing up. My condolences to the family. Praying for them all 🙏🏾
I worked with Kay at Fairfield Inn for many years. I have very good memories of Kay there. She made me some shirts and more recently would bring me in some health coffee that she had ordered off line. Kay will be missed. I’ll think of her everytime I wear my shirts. My condolences to the family during this time 🙏. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay was a very down to earth person, and always will be remembered for her parties and gift of laughter.
The conversation we had in August, although there were more conversations after that. I felt you were saying good-bye. We laughed, talked and shared our sisterly/friendly love for one another and talked about our shenanigans throughout our childhood, teenage years and adulthood. Yes, like sisters we had our spats but always moved beyond them. Our grandmothers and mothers were friends as we were for 72 years. We were truly a village. You did not complain but I knew you were in pain. Rest now and be pain free. Love you sister-girl.
Cheri
Ms. Kay was a sweet lady who was beautiful of the inside and out. She will be missed ❤️🙏🏽.
Rest in love Aunt Kay
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She was truly a beautiful person. I will miss her. Sending prayers to her family