Jo Ann W. "Jody" Jenkins

1933 - 2023

JENKINS, Mrs. Jo Ann "Jody" W., was peacefully called to rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Jo Ann was born on October 9, 1933 to the late Frank Wilkinson and Sylvia Webster in Greensboro, N.C. She married the love of her life, the late Thomas Keith Jenkins (Indian Head, Md.); and was a mother to four children; the late Thomas Keith Jenkins Jr., Frances Lynn Jenkins (Bernice Stanley), Edward D. Jenkins (Beth) and the late Christine Ann Jenkins, whom she lost soon after childbirth.

She had four siblings, the late Carolyn Gabriel, William Wilkinson, Keith Wilkinson and the late Dan Wilkinson. She loved her many nieces and nephews and their spouses.

She loved to cook, and make arts and crafts and make people feel special. She was involved in her local churches, and specifically helped with programs settling new immigrant families.

She loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed watching them grow up and spending time with them. They include, Thomas Keith Jenkins (Alexandra Byrne), Edward Zachary Jenkins and Joshua Canfield Jenkins. She was blessed to meet her great-granddaughter, Ella Grace Jenkins.

Jody was loved and will be dearly missed. The family greatly appreciates the kindness and prayers offered during her illness. In lieu of flowers, you may send contributions to the Thomas Keith Jenkins Jr. Memorial Scholarship fund at Xavier University in Cincinnati.