

She was the daughter of the late Willard Prather and Emma Ramsey Smith and was also preceded in death by her son, Danny Jenkins and daughter, Linda Wray Jenkins; brothers, Harold Smith, Marshall "Red" Smith and Gene Smith.
Surviving is her husband of 52 years, Billy Ray Jenkins; son, Donald Jenkins and his wife, Teresa; grandchildren, Willard Jenkins, Avionna Jenkins, and Daniel Jenkins; great-granddaughters, Olivia and Kenley Jenkins; brothers, Roger Smith (Bonnie) and Pete Smith (Denise).
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty, 212 W. Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty, NC. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at The Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; burial will follow in Staley Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve Linda's family.
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