Mrs. Barbara Fox Jenkins, age 86, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Four Oaks Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Limestone and daughter of the late R.T. & Gladys Henley Fox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles William “Bill” Jenkins, a grandson, Kevin Todd Harris, and two sisters, Evelyn Broyles and Mildred Broyles.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesborough. She retired after 29 years of service from J.C. Penney Company where she worked as a purchasing agent. She was a devoted Christian who taught Sunday School and played the piano for many years. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra & Gary Harris of Limestone and Pam & Benny Van Huss of Jonesborough; four grandchildren, Allison Harris Tomko and husband John, Stacey Van Huss Whitaker and husband Chad, Brad Van Huss and wife Melissa, and Doug Harris; three great-grandsons, Christopher Tomko, Joshua Tomko, and Brady Van Huss; one brother, Kenneth Fox and wife Jewell; sisters, Lorene Anderson, Virginia Caudle, Freida Jones, and Joyce Guinn and husband Curtis; one special sister-in-law, Maxine Roberson and husband Dill, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. James Harrison officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Salem Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brad Van Huss, Doug Harris, John Tomko, Chad Whitaker, Christopher Tomko, Joshua Tomko, John Anderson, and Scott Fox.
Pam and family,
I'm sorry for the loss of your Mother! My prayers
and thoughts are with you! May God bless you and
give you peace.
06/12/2017
Junior and Hilda Bryant
Sandra, so sorry for your loss. Just now saw the
obituary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
06/11/2017
Aaronda Horton and Steve Broyles
We are sending our love and sympathy to the family of Aunt
Barbara. She was such a beautiful, sweet and kind person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
06/10/2017
Shirley Broyles Roark
Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Prayers for
the family.
06/10/2017
Jennie L. Jobe
Barbara always had a beautiful smile and a
gracious spirit. My prayers are with the family.
May you be held in the arms of God as you endure
this time.
06/09/2017
Johnny and Jo Broyles
Sandra and Pam, we are sorry to hear about your
mom. You and all the family are in our thoughts and
prayers.
Sandra and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to turn loose of your parents but you certainly have some beautiful memories as shown in the video. Bill and Barbara were such a bright spot when they came into the Senior Center; always a smile and kind word. Barbara will be missed and I know your heart is broken today. Just know she is with your Dad now and is without pain; what a blessing. Love to all of you and if there is anything I can do please call. Joan
