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 1924 - 2006 (82 years)
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| Name |
Lucille Jenkins |
| Born |
1924 |
Swain County, North Carolina  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Died |
23 Mar 2006 |
Swain County, North Carolina |
| Person ID |
I1966 |
Our_Family |
| Last Modified |
24 Oct 2014 |
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| Notes |
- 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
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