Grace Jenkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Grace Ann Jenkins was born on January 12, 1922 in Burkesville, Virginia. She entered eternal rest on July 28, 2019 at Gilchrest Hospice in Towson, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Lou and Acie Fowlkes. She was educated in the Nottoway County Public Schools. Grace accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. Grace attended many churches throughout her life, most recently Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Early in her adult life she left Virginia and traveled to New Jersey where she met her husband, Joseph Jenkins. She later returned to Virginia to share in the upbringing of her niece, Gloria. Over the years, Grace was caretaker for many children within our family. Grace was a free spirit. She loved laughter, singing and playing pinochle all night long with cousins. When Grace entered a room, she commanded attention from everyone in the room. She was charismatic and full of joy. Everyone loved Grace. Grace was preceded in death by her three sisters, Dinah, Lena & Hester, and one brother Acie. Grace leaves to cherish her memories a loving niece, Gloria Price of Baltimore, Maryland; Nieces from out of town, Ethel Casper, Constance Price & Winnie Price all of Burkeville, Virginia; Mae Robinson & Alice Jackson both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and a host of other nieces, nephews & cousins who loved her dearly.

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Grace Jenkins

January 12, 1922 - July 28, 2019