JIMMIE VAUGHN JENKINS

On Sunday, December 4, in the early morning hours, Jimmie Vaughn Jenkins went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Her final years were spent at her daughter and son in law's residence and her final moments were spent with her daughter and son in law by her side.

​Jimmie was born in Norton, Virginia on February 24, 1935. She graduated from Norton High School in 1953. Jimmie and her husband were King and Queen of their Senior Prom. They were married shortly after graduation and began their 58 year journey together as husband and wife.

​Jimmie and her husband, a new graduate from University of Richmond Law School, decided to put down their roots in Radford, Virginia and never looked back. Jimmie believed in building the community in which she wished to live and raise her family. She devoted her time to her church and to other community organizations that promoted her values. Jimmie loved everything about building a home. Hers was welcoming and inviting and full of unconditional love. She was known for her impeccable taste.

​Jimmie was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Margaret Vaughn; her husband, Max Jenkins; her daughter, Meg Jenkins Goepel; grandson, John Patrick Jenkins; three brothers, Bobby Vaughn, Johnny Vaughn, and Jack Vaughn. She is survived by her son, Robert Max Jenkins; daughter and son in law, Jill Jenkins Alderman and Tony Alderman of Radford, Virginia; grandchildren, William Alex Alderman of Lake Tahoe, California, Robert Max Jenkins II of Richmond, Virginia, Emily Walters Jenkins of Kent Island, Maryland, Andrew Chambers Goepel of Greenville, Virginia, and Abigail Vaughn Jenkins of Kent Island, Maryland; sister, Mary Sue Daniels of Norton, Virginia and her daughters Denise Hickman of Durham, North Carolina and Jeannine Vires of Norton, Virginia; brother in law and his wife, Bobby and Stathia Jenkins of Reidsville, Virginia; special friend, Barbara Van Dyke of Radford, Virginia and other dear friends too numerous to mention; a very special granddog, Rhett Butler Jenkins Alderman of the home; and special nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Intrepid Hospice for the care and comfort they provided to Jimmie and her family during her illness.

​A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday December 9, 2022, at The Presbyterian Church of Radford with the Reverend Steve Willis officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Presbyterian Church of Radford.

​Services will be live streamed on The Presbyterian Church of Radford's Facebook page.

​The Jenkins family is in care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com