Anne Cochran Jenkins

Family and Friends Gathering will be Tuesday from 12:30 to service time.

Anne lived a life marked by grace, achievement, and a deep appreciation for learning, music, and community. From an early age, she displayed creativity, leadership, and a warm spirit that endeared her to those around her.

During her high school years in Corinth, Mississippi, Anne was an active and well-loved student. She enjoyed being part of social groups, a fact reflected in the scrapbooks and newspaper clippings she carefully preserved over the years. She once noted that her favorite food was ice cream on pie and that blue was her favorite color. Even then, she aspired to become a designer and embraced life with enthusiasm and style. Her peers recognized her charm and character when she was crowned Homecoming Queen, entering the field to the band’s rendition of “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” She also served as editor of the 1952 Corinth High School annual and participated in numerous clubs.

In 1953, Anne was honored as Miss Hospitality for Corinth, Mississippi. That same year, she was named Honorary Cadet Captain of Company C in the United States Army ROTC unit. She described her hobbies as sewing and cooking, while also enjoying swimming and playing golf in her youth years.

Anne went on to attend the University of Mississippi, graduating in 1962. She was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority and was deeply involved in campus life. Her leadership and character were again recognized when she was named the Most Courteous Student at the University of Mississippi by her peers. She served in the Women’s Student Government Association, was an ROTC sponsor, and participated various clubs. In a historic achievement, Anne became the first basketball queen in Ole Miss history.

In 1962, Anne earned her vocational teacher’s license, reflecting her commitment to education and service. Throughout her life, she enjoyed learning and remained active, particularly in sports such as golf, tennis, and swimming. She also played the piano and found joy in music, especially listening to Tony Bennett. Her faith was important to her, and she valued listening to sermons by Billy Graham.

Anne will be remembered for her elegance, kindness, accomplishments, and the many roles she embraced with dedication and grace. Her life was one of purpose, curiosity, and quiet influence, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband; sons, Robert Jenkins, John Jenkins; brothers, Ernest Cochran and Edward Cochran.

She is survived by her sons, Keith Jenkins, Paul Jenkins; grandchildren, Bobby Jenkins, (Laura), Taylor Jenkins (Emily) Savannah Jenkins (Cole), Lindsey White (Ben) Jeremy Jenkins (Tyaa), great grandchildren, John Paul, Hallie, Aiden Preston, and Ellie; sister-in-law, Josephine Cochran

Pallbearers, Ben White, David Jackson, Bobby Jenkins, Randy Dyer.

Arrangements are under the care of McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors.