Ms. Helen Heyward Jenkins

Ms. Helen Heyward Jenkins obituary

Ms. Helen Heyward Jenkins

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613 - 611 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

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Bethesda Christian Fellowship

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Helen Jenkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Serenity Mortuary, LLC - Historic Beaufort Chapel on Aug. 14, 2025.

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"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.

***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.***

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Serenity Mortuary - Historic Beaufort Chapel

613 - 611 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Bethesda Christian Fellowship

36 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island, SC 29920

Send Flowers