Born Nov 15, 1951, in Greenville, MS she was the daughter of the late James Moten, and Rosie Lee Moten.
Deloris married James Jenkins in 1971, in White Plains, New York. Their journey led them to Los Angeles, California where they raised their family until James received his wings in 1985.
Deloris found her passion working for the County of Los Angeles, where she remained faithfully for 26 years and 4 months. She retired in 2015 and continued her journey to Killeen, Texas where she resided until she was called home.
She enjoyed her retirement surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Deloris was preceded in death by Michael Kenneth Moten.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa Milligan and her husband 1SG(Ret.)Kevin Milligan Sr., her son James Jenkins III, 6 grandchildren, Lakeshia, James, Kevin, Arianna, Keshawn, Jasmine, and Jaron and a host of great grandchildren, 2 brothers James Quinton Moten, Darren Newkirk, and 3 sisters, Ella Mae Griffin, Rose Johnson, and Laverne Leisure.
A 10:00 AM graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with Dr. William Buntyn officiating. You may express condolences with the Jenkins family by visiting www.crawfordbowers.org.
