Helen “Joyce” Jenkins, 86, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018 at Commonwealth Senior Living.
She was born an only child in Jonesborough Tennessee to the late Alton and Hazel Rader. She was also preceded in death in 2005 by her Husband of 53 years, Alvin “Pete” Jenkins.
She was a member of the Boones Creek Christian Church. She Graduated Jonesborough High School and then attended East Tennessee State University with a major in education. She began her teaching career at Jonesborough School the day after she graduated college. She was transferred to Sulphur Springs where she taught for 33 years.
Joyce was an active member of her community and often asked to help with community events or concerns. She enjoyed traveling and finding bargains at garages sales. She is survived by two sons; Richard Jenkins and wife Rea of Abingdon, VA and David Jenkins and wife Angie of Gray, TN; grandchildren, Haley Kate Jenkins, William Alton Jenkins, Elizabeth Helen Jenkins, Samuel Pete Jenkins and Braden Robert Jenkins. She loved her family. She was proud of her two sons and cherished her time she had with her grandchildren. Another joy for her was teaching side by side many years and spending time with her faithful friend, Bobbie Carder.
Special thank you to the nursing staff of Commonwealth Senior Living for their special care of Joyce over the past several years.
Funeral services for Joyce will be Sunday, March 25, 2018, 7:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough with Pastor Jerry Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside services will be Monday, March 26, 2018, 10:00 AM at Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be William Jenkins, Samuel Jenkins, Braden Jenkins, Ben Carter, Randall Hartman, Todd Stone, Don Walker, and Parker Street. Attendees are requested to meet at the cemetery.