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Audrey JENKINS Obituary
Born in Newport News and a lifelong Peninsula resident, Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church. She had worked as assistant manager of the S&H Greenstamp Store, until retiring in 1985.
Mrs. Jenkins is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Anita Riddick; son, Dennis Wayne Jenkins; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dewey Jenkins Jr.; and son, George Edward Jenkins.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, by the Rev. Hopkins, with interment to follow in Clark Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Pine Chapel Baptist Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Dotty Jernigan
January 4, 2011
Dennis and Carolyn, I just found out about your Moms death today. I was shocked. Louise called and told me. We would have come to family nite if we had known. I often think of the days when Mom would bring us to your house to visit. We had some very good times. Your Aunt Jenny, Homer your Mom and Dad and my Parents were such good friends. May God Bless and help you in this time of sorrow. Love Dotty
Carolyn Riddick
January 3, 2011
Mama, not a day goes by that I dont go to the phone to call you to tell you something that happened or something that was funny. I use to love to hear you laugh and I tried to make you laugh everyday. My heart is broken but I know that you are in heaven with all your friends and loved ones. God is helping me with the pain and tears but I will love you and miss you forever and ever, just like Daddy. I want you to dance for me in heaven. I also have the confort in knowing that I have another Angel watching over me and my family. I love you so much and I feel that I didnt't get to spend as much time with you as I should because of my leg but I know you will never be alone anymore and that means so much to me. I just wanted to let you know that Mya said her own name yesterday but it came out as Yaya, thats close enough for me. I dont know what I would do without her especially now. Mama, I know you knew that I loved you with all my heart and I would do anything for you. Please Pray for us down here until we can be with you again. I dont know what i will do without you, you were my life for 63 years. You were the BEST Mama anyone could ever have and God blessed our family with you. All my Love Mama.
Carolyn Cordell
December 26, 2010
Barb,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved "Granny" and how close you were to her. As Amber stated even your co-workers at SATFA loved Granny. I will continue to pray for comfort and peace for you and your family during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Cathy Mason
December 26, 2010
Carolyn and Dennis please know that Margie and I are thinking about you and wishing you peace during this time of sorrow.Carolyn it meant so much to my mama to see your mama once more a few weeks ago.Thank you for that.She has been remembering some of the times they had and she told me that no one had ever been a better friend to her.She will very much be missed.
December 26, 2010
CAROLYN, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, I MISS MY MOM EVERY DAY, BUT WE KNOW THEY ARE IN HEAVEN AND THAT HELPS US GET THROUGH. I HAVEN'T SEEN OR TALKED TO YOU IN SO LONG BUT AT A TIME LIKE THIS, I WANTED YOU TO KNOW MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BRENDA(JENKINS)BAKER
December 25, 2010
I am sorry for your loss please read John5:28,29
Herman Brown sr
December 25, 2010
Dennis,I'am so sorry to hear about your loss my prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow,just a note of blessing to you and your family There are many things in life we can not under stand,But we must trust God's judgment and be guided by his hand ...And all who have God's blessing can rest safely in his care ,for he promises safe passage on the wings of faith and prayer.
December 24, 2010
Carol, Charlie and Lisa, was so sorry to hear about Granny's death. She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed the times I was with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and the rest of the family. Joey Thompson
Chris Evans
December 24, 2010
"Chris" well i don't know even where to begin. you were just an amazing granny to all of us and even to people who weren't your family. i will always remember you, and i will always love you. Its hard knowing you wont be able to see my kids, but don't think they wont hear stories about you. seeing you there in the hospital bed i didn't know what to do, it took me back to when you would cook dumplings and slip me candy when mom wasn't looking. and most of all Easter time when we would go egg hunting. you were always fun to be around and always had time for someone who needed you. i wish i could have been there for you more and visited you more than i did and i'm sorry for that. i miss you very much. save a place for me up there, because ill see you one day. i love you granny. R.I.P.
Sarah Caylor
December 24, 2010
Amber,
You're Granny will always live as long as you do. She will live in your heart and she lives with every lesson she has ever taught you. Never forget her and always love her, because she will always love you!
Flo and Ned Manley
December 24, 2010
Carol, Dennis and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. We loved your mother very much and know that she will be missed by all that knew her.
Jim and Brenda Dunevant
December 24, 2010
Dennis and Carolyn,
Brenda and I are sorry to hear about your loss. I know she will be truly missed.
Amber Summers
December 24, 2010
Dear Granny, I can't believe you are gone. I know you are in a much better place. I helped mom take care of you while you were at our house, I know that you know that. You took care of me for basically 19 years, and it was my turn to take care of you. I am so glad I got to tell you "I love you" at the hospital, and I got to hear you say it back to me. You are now reunited with Paw Paw, the love of your life. Please tell him I love him for me. I know you would be so proud of me that I helped mom take care of you and how I was such a great help to everyone. I have to stay strong for mom because she is taking your passing away the hardest. I'm glad you got to see the ring Paw Paw would've wanted me to have before you left. Everytime I look at that ring I will think of you and Paw Paw. You really were the best granny anyone could ever have. I remember when I was little I'd bring some of my Barbies over and we'd play with them in your bed. I remember when I was little how I'd come over and you'd ask me "Who are you today Amber?" and I'd say "Granny I'm Dorothy today, or I'm Belle today." Most of all I remember going to church with you every Sunday until I was about 8 years old. I remember all the nice ladys on the bus. Granny Christmas is going to be so hard this year without you. You always spent Christmas with me , mom, dad, & Colby. I know you'll be with us in our hearts and watching over us like a Guardian Angel. You were such a wonderful lady, Granny. You always had me and my mom laughing at the funny things you'd say. I'm going to miss you so much. You know you were such a wonderful lady because so many people who didn't even get to meet you loved you, like Mom's friends from her work. Everyone who met you loved you, Granny like Dad's sister Aunt Desiree loved you. I wish you could see me on my wedding day, well I say "I wish" because I wish I could see YOU on my wedding day, but I know you'll be looking down on me on that special day years from now. You made me and Mom laugh so hard on Thanksgiving when Seth (Zeth as you liked to call him) gave me my Diamond ring, and you said "That's an engagement ring." Although it isn't. You told Mom "Now I've seen a lot of rings in my time, and THAT'S an engagement ring." I love you, Granny with all of my heart. And someday we will be together again.
Walter Elliott
December 24, 2010
Dennis, ( Bull Island ) Margie and my thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sadness.
December 24, 2010
Dennis,
We are sorry for your loss.
John + Sue Shatto
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