Elaine Jenkins (Mrs. J) Obituary
Official Obituary of

Elaine Jenkins (Mrs. J)

December 19, 1944 - January 24, 2025

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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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 Len

Events

Visitation

Saturday, February 1, 2025

11:00 am - 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