Ava Jenkins

Ava "Piggy" Latonya Jenkins earned her wings on July 30, 2019 and transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home while in the specialized care of the Big Bend Hospice House, located in Tallahassee Florida.

Ava was born at Columbus AFB in Mississippi and grew up in various states across the United States, which allowed her to experience many memorable adventures with her family. These experiences shaped her into the strong, fun, intelligent, and kind woman that she was known to be. She was amazed by the facts of science and history and always tried to use her knowledge to help educate others. She used her talent to achieve her life-long goals by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, becoming a mother to a beautiful daughter, working as a teacher in the Georgia public school system, and also working at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ava enjoyed reading and listening to mystery and suspense genre books, eating Thai food, watching movies with her daughter, and traveling while she was able. Her favorite place to relax was the beach. She accomplished many goals during her life while dealing with various illnesses and disabilities. Ava dealt with issues such as losing her sight, hearing, and ability to walk, but she refused to let her conditions discourage her. She always battled the odds placed against her and transitioned calmly.

Ava is survived by her Father, William "Isaac" Robinson Jr.; Stepmother, "Tanya Yvonne Robinson"; Daughter, Jasmine Louise Jenkins; Sister, Shalanda Yvette Swan; Step Sisters, Shandrecka, Ahshlanda, Caprecia and Latoya; Aunts, Julienne Hannah, Genevie Dove, Nancy Williams and Beverly Reese Libby Robinson; Uncles, LaGrone Robinson, Stanley Robinson, Ron Hannah, Andy Hannah and James Reese; and her former husband, Marcus Jenkins, along with his mother, Geneva Jenkins and a host of other family members and friends.

Ava was preceded in death by her Mother, Minnie Louise Robinson; son, Marcus Isaac Robinson; Maternal Grandparents, Joe Ed and Tommie Hannah; Paternal Grandparents, William I. and Annie Robinson Sr.; and Uncle, Dennis Hannah.

Crematory Memorial Services will be held on August 10, 2019 at Culley's Meadowwood Funeral Home, located at 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee Florida 32308, at 4:00 pm.

Honoring Ava's wish, there will not be a viewing. Her ashes are to be released upon a beach. Instead of flowers, please donate schools supplies to the elementary school of your choice in her honor.

Repass will be at held at the home of William and Tanya Robinson.