Ms. Helen Heyward Jenkins

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." - 2 Timothy 4:7-8

BEAUFORT, SC- The Management and Staff of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - HISTORIC BEAUFORT CHAPEL, alongside the Jenkins & Heyward Families announce the passing of Ms. Helen Heyward Jenkins, affectionately known to many as "Frosty", 74, of Beaufort, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at her residence. Ms. Helen, a retired educator, was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Affectionately known as "Frosty", Helen Heyward Jenkins was born on December 11, 1950, to the late Christopher Heyward Jr. and Priscilla Barnwell Heyward. She was baptized at an early age and became a devoted member of Brick Baptist Church, where she faithfully served on the Finance Committee.

Helen received her early education in Beaufort County schools and graduated from St. Helena High School in 1969. She went on to attend Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education. Following graduation, she began her career in education as a third-grade teacher at Lady's Island Elementary School, later transitioning to Adult Education. After many years of service in the school system, Helen pursued a new path in retail, where she worked as an Assistant Manager until her retirement in 2008.

Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Rodney Jenkins; her parents; her brother, Edwin "Arnie" Heyward; and her sister, Charlene Parker Rivers.

To cherish her memory, Helen leaves behind her devoted daughter, Bridgette Jenkins Spencer (Ja'Vaughn) of Beaufort, SC; two treasured grandsons, Da'Rion Spencer and Brenden Spencer; three siblings, Christopher Heyward III (Carla) of Perris, CA, Natalie Heyward of Beaufort, SC, and Stanley Heyward Sr. (Valerie) of Beaufort, SC. She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces, Zelphine Smalls (Arnold) of St. Helena Island, SC, Donna Pinckney (James) of Port Royal, SC, Ashley Heyward of Beaufort, SC, and Clarissa Jenkins of Beaufort, SC; her nephew, Stanley Heyward II of Houston, TX; along with a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and dear friends

***Services celebrating the life of Ms. Helen Heyward Jenkins have been entrusted to the care of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - HISTORIC BEAUFORT CHAPEL, we are honored to serve her family, and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.***