JENKINS, CAROLYN NESBIT - age 82, of Farragut, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by parents, Matt and Hilda Nesbit. Survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Emmett Jenkins; daughters, Rachel Scruggs and husband Jim, Ruth Lane and husband Rick; grandchildren, Jennifer and Ryan Crabtree, Ryan and Kate Lane, Carrie Scruggs, and Jessie Lane; great grandchildren, Della Crabtree, Gracie Scruggs, Lucy Lane, and Charley Lane; brother, Jimmy Nesbit and wife Peggy; sister, Barbara Irwin and husband Gene; several nieces and nephews who she loved; and special friends, Martha Hampton, Kathy Snodderly, and Sissy Solomon. Carol will be remembered as a wonderful mother, devoted wife, high spirited, fun loving matriarch who lived and loved her family. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd. Knoxville, TN. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chota Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 22593, Knoxville, TN 37933.
