She was born January 18, 1934 in Wayne County the daughter of Rev. Teller Jackson and Irene Parker Marcum, Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Author Jenkins, her daughters Karen Sue Bailey, and Opal Elaine Jenkins Hansha, siblings Teller Marcum, Jr. Mary Virginia, Louise, Joseph Marion, Mary Elizabeth, Samuel Harvey, Margette Lorrine, David Lee, Wilma Lee, and Henry Jennings. great grandchild Dominich Donavon Haylee.
She is survived by her children Debra Kay Jenkins, James Larry Jenkins, Brian Keith Jenkins, Wilma Irene Jenkins Tanner (John), Glen Scott Jenkins (Star), son in law Rick, brother James Marcum, 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Celebration of Gracie's will be 12:00 P.M. Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Tyler Mt. Funeral Home.
Gathering of family and friends will be from 11 until time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com
