Anne Beale Jenkins

Anne Beale Jenkins, age 90, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Born on March 27, 1932 in Northampton County, NC; she was the daughter of the late Garland Wood Beale and Mary Belle Hodge Beale and wife of the late Robert D. "Jack" Jenkins.

Anne grew up in Potecasi, NC. She met her beloved husband Jack, whom she would marry in 1952. Anne and Jack moved to Raleigh in 1961. They shared many happy family times together for 54 years. Anne and Jack attended Longview Baptist Church and later joined Crabtree Valley Baptist Church. Anne was a member of CVBC for 47 years. She depended on her Faith to lead and guide her during her marriage, motherhood and daily life.

Anne was known for her Southern-style cooking; her flare for decorating; her vivid and energetic personality; her love of flowers and arrangements, her smile and her love of red lipstick. Anyone who knew Anne could share a funny story and a memory that always made others happy. If you were around her for very long, she would call you “Sweetie” or “Dah’lin”, always with a radiant smile. Her joy in life were her sons, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her extended family.

Gatherings with Anne always included lots of food and lots of laughter. In Anne’s later years, residing in a long term care facility, she even brightened the days of the residents and staff by socializing, giving directions and participating in activities.

She is lovingly remembered by her two sons: Darrell Jenkins of Raleigh and David T. Jenkins and wife Beth, of Raleigh; grandchildren: Chris Gilbert, Sarah Gilbert, Elizabeth Gyori and husband Chris and Eleanor Anne Buck and husband Jeff; great-grandchildren: Kennedy Dewan and William and Anna Gyori; siblings: Garland Wood Beale Jr. and wife Ann; and Mattie Glenn Beale; and a host of nieces and nephews who she loved dearly and made many memories together lasting a lifetime.

In addition to her parents and husband, Anne was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ross Brown, and her daughter-in-law, Patricia S. Jenkins.

Family will receive friends on Monday, August 29, 2022 from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm at Crabtree Valley Baptist Church (4408 Lead Mine Road), with Funeral Services to begin at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.

Flowers are welcomed; however, memorial contributions may be made to Crabtree Valley Baptist Church - PO Box 30954 - Raleigh, NC 27622.

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