Donna L. Jenkins, 80, of Bartlett, TN, passed away at St. Francis Park Ave on February 14, 2023. Donna was born March 20, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Leonard (Lenny) Eastwood and Rowena Highley. She married Carl Jenkins on March 4, 1989.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Shirley Simmons, son, Todd Brooks, daughter-in-law Charlotte Brooks, and one grandson, Brandon Edenburn.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Jenkins of Bartlett; Sister, Ester Simms of CA, Tabitha and Janella Simms of Peoria, IL; Children, Tina (Terry) Rabenau of Peoria; Debbie (Greg) Sherlock of Bellevue, IL; Michelle (Larry) Spitler of Munford TN; Melanie (Randy) Boulton of Brighton TN; Carl (Lisa) Jenkins of Bartlett TN; and Jenny Tullos of Lexington TN.
Grandchildren, Contessa (Jeff) Whelan of Peoria Heights, IL; Danny Joe (Sammi) Pherigo of East Peoria, IL; Josh (Kate) Ragains of Monterey, CA; Blake (Kristin) Pherigo of Marquette Heights, IL; Allen (Emilee) Brooks of Bellevue IL; Paul (Katie) Rabenau of Bartonville IL; Justin Spitler, of Munford TN, Hunter Spitler of Bartlett TN; Brittany Tullos of Atoka TN; Victoria (Noah) Hodge of Atoka TN; Jenna Richardson of Memphis; Hailey Jenkins of Chicago IL; Chance Jenkins of San Diego CA; Tucker (Catey) Boulton of Brighton TN; Blake (Sabrina) Boulton of Lake Stevens WA.
Great grandchildren, Donny and Aaron Whelan of Peoria Heights, Liam and Brooklyn Pherigo of Pekin, Karmen Cox of Bellevue, Stetson Jenkins of San Diego, CA; Penelope and Caleb Hellem of Chicago, IL; Krystal, Kylie, and Josh Ragains of Monterey CA; Regan Richardson of Memphis, TN; and Raven Hodge of Atoka TN.
Donna attended Manual High School in Peoria, IL. She worked in different professions throughout her life. Donna was such a force and touched so many people. She was the glue that held her family together. Nothing made her happier than taking care of her family and friends. She loved gardening, baking, and Donald Trump.
Visitation will be held at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Services will be at 2. A reception will follow at the funeral home. The location is 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any Animal Shelter of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Jenkins family.
