Marie Franklin Simpkins Obituary
The passing of Marie Franklin Simpkins (Lafayette, Tennessee) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 30, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marie Franklin Simpkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rhea Gammon and Rubie M. Smith Gammon; her husbands, Elder Randall Barton and Ned Nelson Jenkins; and her great grandchild Chance Ned Watkins.
She is survived by: her son Allan Jenkins (Linda); her sister Bettie Sue Shoulders of Greenbriar; her grandchildren, Jaquitta Jenkins of Hartsville, Kyle Jenkins of Lafayette, Clint Jenkins of Allons, TN, Jessie Jenkins of Mud Lick, KY and Dennetria Wilmore of Lafayette; and her stepgrandchildren, Andrew Evetts of Lafayette, Allison Kempf of Florida and Alethea Likens of Lafayette.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. A burial will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at the Mount Zion Cemetery.
Family request memorials be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
