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Martha McKinney Jenkins

July 21, 1947 ~ November 30, 2009

Martha McKinney Jenkins November 30, 2009 Martha McKinney Jenkins, 62, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1947 in Little Washington NC, daughter of the late Robert McKinney and Elizabeth Meeks McKinney. Martha worked for many years at Boddie-Noell Enterprises as the Executive Assistant to Nick and Mayo Boddie as well as Carlton Noell. She left Boddie-Noell in 1981 after marrying her husband and dedicated the last 29 years to caring for her family. Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory, mother, Elizabeth McKinney; her devoted husband of 29 years, Richard P. Jenkins; two sons, Richie Jenkins and wife Lynn of Raleigh and Robert Paul Jenkins of Durham; daughter, Rebecca Pomeroy and husband Todd of Lincolnton; two grandsons, Richard Jenkins Jr. and Elijah Pomeroy; brother Wayne McKinney and wife Fran of Kinston; numerous aunts, uncles, and nieces; and her dear family friend, Mrs. Nevessie Clark. She will also be remembered by her three special friends, Casey, Maxie, and Brittany. A memorial service to celebrate Martha's life will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Rev. Jody Wright and Dr. Carleton McKita officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Robert Preston Tisch Brain Tumor Center, UMC Box 3624, Durham NC 27710 or Caring Bridge Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 131447, Houston TX 77219-1447. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. On-line condolences may be sent to the Jenkins family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Visitation Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Wednesday 12/2, 11:30 am Service Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Wednesday 12/2, 11:00 am

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