Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children, Cindy (George) Bickis, Vicky Bollinger, Doug (Wendy) Boyles, Tammy Bauer (Phil Palmateer), Dennis (Cindy) Boyles, Darrell (Nancy) Jenkins; grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren (with one on the way); and siblings, Butch Franklin, Bonnie Fischer, Barbara was also preceded in death by Husbands, Donald Jenkins, Earl Axson; Son, Donald Dean Jenkins; Brothers, Raymond Franklin, Barry Franklin, Roger Franklin; Sister, Beverly Ott; and Grandson, Jeremy Boyles.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 7, 2021 at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home (1327 North Wells Street, Fort Wayne), with visitation at 11:00am until time of the service. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family invites those unable to attend to celebrate with them virtually by visiting www.facebook.com/CMSloanAndSons
Livestreaming will begin 5 minutes prior to the time of the funeral service (1:00pm).
Memorial contributions in Barbara's honor may be made to the family in care of C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home.
