New Bern, NC – Sandra “Sandy” Kay Jenkins, of 3321 Brunswick Avenue, New Bern, NC passed away April 5, 2024.
Sandy was born in Kinston, NC on March 12, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Virgil Burns Jenkins, Eva Kathleen Jenkins LaRoque, and stepfather Milan “Rat” LaRoque. Sandy was a varsity basketball player at Jones Central High School, graduating from that school in June, 1965. She went on to college at North Carolina State University and the University of Alabama, Huntsville, graduating from the University of Alabama, Huntsville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Sandy continued her education at Appalachian State University, graduating with a Master of Arts in Educational Media.
A service will be held Saturday April 13, 2024, 2:00PM at Cotten Funeral Home.
Sandy is survived by her sister Patricia “Patsy” Groover and brother-in-law Ronald T. Groover of Chocowinity, NC; children Robert Dulaney and wife Janet of Decatur, GA, and daughter Elizabeth Hunt and husband Matthew of Oceanside, CA; grandchildren Andrew Dulaney and Matthew Dulaney of Decatur, GA, Sierra Segel and Nathan Segel of Oceanside, CA.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.
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