Bethany Jinkens

Bethany Jinkens, 50, of Clarksville, MO passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, MO.
She was born July 5, 1974 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Estin and Carol Branson Jinkens. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1992.
Bethany was baptized at New Testament Christian Church and attended the Wayland Baptist Church alongside her beloved grandmother, Mary Jinkens.
Bethany had a vibrant personality and a sharp, playful sense of humor. She was known for her quick wit, infectious laugh, and ornery streak that kept everyone on their toes. Whether it was a perfectly timed joke, a funny meme, or a mischievous prank, Bethany had a way of making people laugh and feel at ease in her presence.
She enjoyed playing computer games and could spend hours immersed in her favorite virtual world. A lifelong fan of country music, she enjoyed listening to her favorite artists and especially loved attending concerts, where she felt most alive surrounded by music and people. Bethany also collected Mickey Mouse memorabilia. More than anything, Bethany cherished time spent with her family, especially with her nieces.
She is survived by her mother, Carol Picton (Craig) of Keokuk, two sisters, Jeri Roby (Shaun) of Pryor, Oklahoma, Shiloh Jinkens of Hamilton, two brothers, Russell Jinkens (Jamie) of Ursa, and Steven Picton of Keokuk and nieces, Caitlin Allen (Taylor), Wednesday Hughes (Austin), Kloey Eggers, Jasmine Cochran, Michelle Cochran, Dayton Cochran, and Kaley Jinkens. She is also survived by her fiancé, David Street of Clarksville, MO and his son Jorrdon Street (Mandy) and their children, Bradly and Wyatt, along with Pops and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Estin Jinkens, maternal and paternal grandparents, four uncles, three aunts, a niece and three cousins.
The family of Bethany would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Pike County Home Health Hospice and to the staff at Pike County Memorial Hospital for the love and care they gave to Bethany.
A funeral service was held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Dan Deatrick officiating. Burial will be in the Sand Cemetery in St. Francisville.
Visitation was held two hours prior to the service with the family meeting with friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to the Pike County Home Health and Hospice.