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Geroline JENKINS Obituary

JENKINS, Geroline Jane Harding, 90, of Highland Springs, passed away January 7, 2012, after a two month illness. She retired from Philip Morris, Research and Development Department, after 22 years of service. She was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church and Highland Springs Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rader W. Jenkins Sr.; and granddaughter, Cherie Jenkins. She is survived by three sons, Rader W. Jenkins Jr., of Palm Bay, Florida, Charles Edward Jenkins (Pat), of Sandston and Dennis Keith Jenkins (Betty Jo), of Powhatan; daughter-in-law, Betty Jenkins, of Petersburg; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, January 9, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where a service will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road, Sandston, Va. 23150 or Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5301 Huntsman Road, Sandston, Va. 23150.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2012.

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Ned and Susan Johnson

January 10, 2012

Our prayers are with Dennis, Betty Jo and family. May the peace of God be with you.

January 9, 2012

Dennis, Betty Jo, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know you were a very good son to her. Remember all the good times. Love and prayers with you, Lisa Jones

January 9, 2012

Dennis, Betty Jo and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn and Debby - Wake, VA

Louis and Dorothy Miller

January 9, 2012

Dennis and Betty Jo,
We are so sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 9, 2012

Dennis and Betty Jo, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Louis and Dorothy Miller(Swords Creek,Va.)

The Andrews Family

January 9, 2012

Charlie & Pat & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and your families. "GiGi" was a sweet person and I know that she is now resting peacefully in God's hands. May the comfort that each of you receive from Him, that you in turn can comfort each other! God Bless you all,

Larry, Poogie & Family

David & Valerie Hinant

January 9, 2012

Dennis, Betty Jo and the entire Jenkins family our deepest sympathy goes out to you all during this time.

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

David, Valerie Hinant & family

Michael Harding

January 8, 2012

A sweet and wonderful woman has left us to be an Angel in heaven. Rest in Peace. Your children and their families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joan Crummette/ Carolyn Wilkerson

January 8, 2012

Geroline was our last remaining aunt on our father's side. We shall remember the good time and laughter we shared and we shall miss her. God bless her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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