In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Clarance "Tint" Jenkins.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Jenkins and wife Gail, grandchildren; Rick Jenkins and wife Gina, Greg Jenkins and wife Elaine, Ashley Rader and husband Brad, great grandchildren; Zack, Anna, Claire, Will and Hudson.
A graveside service will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com for the Jenkins family.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Jenkins Family.