Josephine Jenkins Obituary

Josephine A. Jenkins MURFREESBORO - Josephine Ambrose Jenkins, 93, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Rich Square Health Care Center, Rich Square. A native of Belhaven, she was the daughter of Victor and Elizabeth Wade Ambrose and was a 1933 graduate of John Wilkinson High School. She continued her education at East Carolina Teachers College, graduating in 1937 with a degree in elementary education and then taught 6th grade in Hertford County until her retirement after 36 years of service. She was an actively involved grandmother, lovingly called "Mama," and after retirement, enjoyed morning meetings with her "Coffee Club" friends. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, John Milton Jenkins Sr. of their home in Murfreesboro; one son, John Milton Jenkins Jr. and his wife Catherine Hill Jenkins of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren, Josie Elizabeth Jenkins Cimini and husband Craig of Providence, R.I., Jennifer Catherine Jenkins of Winston-Salem, and John Milton Jenkins III of Raleigh; and her twin sister, Lillian Hackett of Reidsville. The family will be receiving friends at the family home in Murfreesboro today from 5 to 7 p.m. and a graveside service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Murfreesboro, with Dr. Lee Canipe presiding. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to share a memorial gift, please do so to the John Milton Jenkins Sr. and Josephine Ambrose Jenkins Friends of Teacher Education Scholarship Endowment Fund, Chowan University, 1 University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855. The family extends sincere gratitude to Roanoke Chowan Hospital, especially the second floor staff and to Rich Square Health Care Center for all the loving care they gave Mrs. Jenkins during her stay with them. Bridgers Funeral Home Inc., Conway, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 10, 2010.

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Mac Lancaster

April 11, 2010

Piggy and Johnny-- Your mom and wife was special person ,having worked with her 7 years and living behiind her for 6 years--she and Piggy went out of their way to be nice To Gail and myself and for that She will always be special to us Mac & Gail

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