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Barbara Estelle Hathaway Jenkins

August 27, 1930 ~ January 29, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara Estelle Hathaway Jenkins, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Born in Pitt County, NC on August 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James Fenton Hathaway and Eva Harris Hathaway. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jim Ervin Jenkins; son, Jim Ervin Jenkins, Jr.; brothers, Kenneth, David, Melvin, and Marvin Hathaway. Barbara was the Valedictorian of her high school class. Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Brenda Joy Jenkins Goodwin, and husband, Ray, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Jimmy Andrew Powell and wife, Lisa and Nicholas Coy "Nic" Jenkins; great-grandson, Dustin Powell; brother, Floyd Hathaway and wife, Xyla; sisters, Carolyn McCullouch and Frances Hathaway; special nephew Brian Jenkins; and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Joe Price officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Friday 1/31, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Friday 1/31, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Joe Price officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Friday 1/31, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Joe Price officiating.

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  1. I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. I have many fond memories of her and Jim that I will cherish in my heart forever.

  2. Bobby & Sylvia, So sorry to hear about Barbara! She & Jim were good people. Prayers for you and the rest of the family!!! Love, Gwen


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