Marilyn M Jenkins, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away February 7, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mae Jenkins and sister, Kay Jenkins Young.  A lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, Marilyn was the longtime owner-operator of MM Jenkins Estate Services. She previously held positions at Butterworth Hospital and Reamon Law.  A professional baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, Marilyn was a catcher for the Grand Rapids Chicks.  She joined the Chicks initially in 1945 as a bat girl and upon turning age 16 became a team member for the 1952-1954 seasons. A celebration of life service will be held at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. S.E., Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 27th.  Friends are asked to gather at 10:00am for fellowship with the service beginning at 11:00am.  A private interment will follow.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to AAGPBL Players Association, 17365 Westbrook Dr., Livonia, MI. 48152.