Mrs. Vivian Jenkins

JENKINS, Mrs. Vivian - Age 76, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her residence. Family hour 11:30 AM Saturday, February 18, 2023, at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, 1851 W. Carpenter rd., with funeral service commencing at 12:00 PM. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:30 AM Saturday. Mrs. Jenkins will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday. Mrs. Vivian Jenkins was born May 26, 1946 in Dubach, Louisiana, the daughter of Floyd and Jessie Mae Powell. Vivian accepted Christ at an early age. She attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Ruston, LA. Vivian also attended Grambling College in Grambling, LA.. Vivian retired from Macy's, she loved and embrace her role as a Sales Associate, receiving many awards for her efforts. Vivian became a member of Golden Leaf Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Thigpen after which she continued to keep her membership under Pastor Frederick Flowers. After many years of service, Vivian and her husband, Deacon Jenkins joined House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Stewart. Outside of Vivian over performing in her work setting, she also did the same in her home setting. She loved to cater to the needs of her family. Vivian also had a passion for fishing and a even greater passion for Michael Jordan and basketball, and some of the classic tv shows we still love today. Mrs. Vivian Jenkins leaves to cherish her memory: beloved husband of 57 years, Clinton Jenkins; son, Charles Jenkins; daughter, Shonda Jenkins; 5 grandchildren, Denell Jenkins, Quavone Jenkins, Taylor and Tyler Minor and Nevaeh Jenkins; 7 great-grandchildren, Corandis Jenkins Jr., Aiden C., Jamal, Malik Jenkins, Dior Jenkins, Amil Jenkins and Torian Jenkins; 4 sisters, Dyann (Clyde) Bradshaw of Grambling, LA, Joan Adams of Flint, Beverly (Pastor Jimmy) McCollister of Houston, TX and Stephanie (Joe) White of Dubach, LA; 3 brothers, William (Audrey) Powell, Davie (Lula) Powell, all of Dubach, LA and Ralph (Barbara) Powell of Grand Rapids, MI; a host of nieces and nephews; 3 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jenkins, Lorretta Jenkins and Bonnie Gipson; 3 brothers-in-law, Lonnie (Eunice) Davis, Robert (Barbara) Jenkins and Homer Jenkins; a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Navaeh Jenkins; 2 grandsons, Christopher Jenkins and Remeco Baker; parents, Floyd and Jessie Mae Powell; sister, Floynece Walker; brother-in-law, Raygien Adams. The family would like to express special thanks to her sister, Joan Adams, House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church family, Pastor Frederick Flowers, Promise Tabernacle family, Residential Health Care Hospice Group, Coralita, Sabrina, Quanita, Merlin Ferguson and Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vivian Jenkins

May 26, 1946 - February 11, 2023