Lucille Jenkins

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DEATH: Cherokee - Lucille Jenkins Beck, 81, of the Birdtown community, Cherokee, died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at her residence.

A native and resident of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle and Crawford Jenkins. She was a graduate of Mars Hill College and was the owner of Jenkins Grocery, a business built by her family over 60 years ago. She operated the business until she retired several years ago. She was active in Bethabara Baptist Church and Cherokee Senior Citizens, where she leaves many dear friends and loved ones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jarvis "Jerry" Beck.

Surviving are two daughters, Jerri Beck Crowe of Birmingham, Ala., and Diane B. Hyatt of Cherokee and two much-loved grandchildren, Jerry Hyatt of Cherokee and Samantha H. Cabe of Chapel Hill.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Crisp Funeral Home in Bryson City.

The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethabara Baptist Church. The Rev. Mitchell Smiley will officiate. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in Swain Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethabara Baptist Church, 1056 Adams Creek Road, Cherokee, NC or to the charity of your choice.

Published: 2006-03-25

Family/Spouse: Jarvis Beck. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jerri Beck
2. Diane Beck

Crawford married Myrtle Cooper. Myrtle (daughter of Harvey Cooper and Stacey Sneed) died on 1 Dec 1996 in Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina; was buried in Swain Memorial Park, Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Burns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey married Stacey Sneed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Peter Jenkins, age 33, was a farmer and Head of the Household in Jackson County, North Carolina in 1860 Census. Witness of the Marriage contract for Peter and Judity was William C. Nicholes.

Peter married Judith Anna Brendle on 9 Dec 1845. Judith (daughter of John David Brendle and Charlotte Williams) was born on 20 Mar 1830 in Haywood County, North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 1924 in Swain County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CENSUS: 1870 US Federal Census
Name: Jody Jenkins Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833 Age in 1870: 37 Birthplace: North Carolina Home in 1870: Deep Creek, Jackson, North Carolina Race: White Gender: Female Post Office: Big Spring Roll: M593_1144 Page: 248 Image: 502 Year: 1870