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Official Obituary of

Elaine Jenkins (Mrs. J)

December 19, 1944 ~ January 24, 2025 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Elaine Jenkins (Mrs. J) Obituary

Elaine Jenkins (Mrs. J), 80, of Independence, MS passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. She was a school teacher for over 33 years at SBEC (Northpoint Christian School). She is survived by her husband, Robert Jenkins; daughter, Laurie Lentz; son, Steven Jenkins; grandchildren, Heather Lentz and Allen Lentz; friend, Frederick Garrett, and grand-dog, Bella. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Jenkins; parents, William and Mary Bowman, and her brothers and sisters. Memorials may be sent to Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a member. 

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
February 1, 2025

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
9290 Highway 306
Coldwater, MS 38618

Funeral Service
Saturday
February 1, 2025

1:00 PM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
9290 Highway 306
Coldwater, MS 38618

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
February 1, 2025

Mt. Zion Cemetery
5600 Hwy 305
Coldwater, MS 38618

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