Helen is survived by 3 sons; Joe W. Jenkins, Jr. (Tina) of New Bern, Richard I. Jenkins and Tommy E. Jenkins of the home; 3 grandchildren, Joe Jenkins, III and family of VA, Jeff Jenkins and family of FL and Christine Humphrey and sons of New Bern. Helen also had 7 great grandchildren.
She had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1962.
A visitation will be held at Cotten Funeral Home on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Her service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church with burial to follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
Arrangements are being handled by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.