Hazel was born on June 26, 1922, in Stafford, Virginia, daughter of the late John Bettis and Annie Bettis”Nash”.
She is survived by her children, John Jenkins, Jr. and James Jenkins; grandson, John Jenkins III; and 5 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 1621 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, on February 28, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.