Ernestine Jordan Jenkins Obituary
We announce the death of Ernestine Jordan Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 93. Ernestine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernestine Jordan Jenkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lucy Jones Jordan and Larry Jordan; her husband Troy "Buddy" Lee Jenkins; her children, Robert Jenkins and Vickie Todd; and her siblings, Dorothy Allen, Estelle White, Robert Jordan and Harvey Jordan.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Wilson (Robert) and Troy Jenkins (LaDonna); her daughter-in-law Rita Tart (Andy); her siblings, Mrytle Carawan and Larry Jordan (Pat); and her grandchildren, Lisa Leviner, Sheri Jordan, Bob Wilson, Scott Wilson, Robbie Jenkins, Marty Rowell, Tiffany Crowe, Courtney Gaskill, Lauren Harris, Jennifer Wrenn and James Tart. She is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service (507 US-158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
