Linda Denise Jenkins

Linda Denise Jenkins obituary, Apopka, FL

Linda Denise Jenkins

Linda Jenkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Inc. on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Linda Denise Jenkins, known by all as "Big Baby," was born March 22, 1964, in Plymouth, Florida, to Lue Virginia Baldwin Jenkins and Daniel Jenkins.
She attended and graduated from Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida.
Linda was the only girl among three brothers. She adored her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.
In 1984, while working as head cashier, Linda met Alphonso "Al" Austin, Sr. They shared two girls, Krystal and Dominique. During her time with Al, she also gained three bonus children: Veronte, Alphonso, Jr., and Jackie, along with ten bonus grandchildren and one bonus great-Linda had a love for her community. Despite her mobility challenges, she always found a way to meet new people. After a few minutes of meeting people, they were no longer strangers.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lue Virginia Baldwin and father, Daniel "Dan" Jenkins; grandparents, Erma Lee Peterson and Roosevelt Peterson; and nephew, Quentin Jenkins.
Linda is survived by her children: Krystal D. Austin of East Liverpool, Ohio, Dominique N. Austin and furry son, Marmaduke of Oviedo, Florida; Grandchildren: Anissa Peterson of Lakeland, Florida, Yarneese and Courtnee Christian, both of Altamonte Springs, Florida; brothers: Danny J. Baldwin (Annie Dell) of Middleburg, Florida, Nathan E. Jenkins, Sr. (Teresa) of Orlando, Florida, Kenneth L. Jenkins and Charles Laury (Sophia), both of Apopka, Florida, and Jerry Laury of Tavares, Florida; and Special Aunt, Johnnie Mae Wilson of Orlando, Florida. Lipda is also survived by a host of godchildren, god grandchildren, bonus children, bonus grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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