Nell Ann Whitaker Jenkins
November 14, 1939 ~ September 1, 2011
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Nell Ann Whitaker Jenkins, 71, of Mills River, died Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Park Ridge Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Lee and Gladys Edwards Whitaker. Mrs. Jenkins worked in the admitting office at Mission Hospitals and retired after 21 years. She was a member of the Royal Arcanum Fraternity.
Mrs. Jenkins is survived by her husband, Wayne Mitchell Jenkins; sons Barry Pittillo and Gary Pittillo; grandchildren Tawnya and Jeremy Pittillo, and Tyler and Travis Pittillo; and great-grandchildren Cheyenne and Shelby Huskey.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Fletcher First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roy Waldroup officiating.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Daddy,(Wayne) I’m so sorry to about Nell’s passing. I know I wasn’t around her alot, but what time I was she seem to be a good person and she really loved you. I know you will be lost without her, but remember you have people like me who care and love you. She’s now resting and not suffering anymore. I know it hurts, but God will see the family through these hard times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember I love you!
What a Friend We Have in Jesus,one of Nell’s favorite songs.Now she is singing in that Heavenly Choir. We sure had a lot of good times with Nell and Wayne.Nell would play her keyboard or just sit back and listen to others.memories to never be forgotten.To Wayne,Gary,Barry , daughter inlaws and grandchildren, our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Wayne i am so very sorry to hear about Nell,if I can help you in any I will,will be thinking of you in your time of need.God Bless you and your family, Barbara
Dear Wayne,,
I am thinking of you and your loss of your beloved Nell…she was a lady in the truest sense of the word. She and you made my stay at Davidson river campground enjoyable. She never forgot to include myself and Barbara in the dinners at Golden Corrall and the Fireman’s Camp….and as we all know how she almost singlehandedly arranged for the campfire singings…my prayers are with you now for she is in Heaven…may God bless you and your family. Pat Wooten
Wayne, Gary, Barry and family,
So sorry to hear about Nell’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. You are in my heart and prayers. Love you all!!
We have lost a dear and beloved friend. Her family has lost a wonderful loving mother and an outstanding grandmother and greatgrandmother. Her absence will be felt by many who loved her.
Gary-We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Both of us have lost parents, and know the hurt you are feeling. May you find comfort in The Lord, and may each day become easier to bear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wayne, we are so sorry to hear about Nells passing but so thankful to know she will know no sickness anymore. We will always remember the good times we had at Davidson. She was a very special person and a pleasure to know.
Gary and Barry, our thoughts and prayers go to you and your families at this time.
to the jenkins family, we are truly sorry to hear of your loss. we just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. lucy lance and family
Want to send my condolences and let you all know I am praying for yall. Sorry I can’t be there, but am definitely thinking about yall and hoping that you stay strong in this time of darkness for you. Love yall and God Bless. (Wayne’s granddaughter)
Gary & Barry and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss, may god bless you and comfort you..The Hollifield’s, Roger, Casey, Chris
Wayne,
We are thinking about you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Deane Shuford.
Boone NC
Wayne, Was so sorry to hear about Nell. Although I can’t be at the service you are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Shuford
Wayne, Our prayers are with you and the family in the loss of such a precious lady. Davidson River never seemed the same after you and Nell retired. I believe she was the ‘glue’ that seemed to hold us all together. Heaven is a much sweeter place because Nell is there. Our prayer is that God will hold you real close during this most difficult time. Our love, Jerry and Esther
Dear Wayne: I was so shocked to see Nell’s passing after we met and talked at the doctor’s office just a few days ago. I wish I had told her how much she had meant to me. God bless you all as you continue on.
Wayne and Family.
I was so saddened to hear of Nell’s passing. She always had a smile on her face, and always took time to talk to you when she worked at the hospital. She will be missed terribly. God Bless-Janet Wofford &Family
Gary,Barry & Wayne,
These days and all the memories we will cherish but knowing in our Hearts She is in Heaven looking upon each of us!!She was a very special lady in alot of lives. We Love Youns Lots.
Linda & Danny
I would like to personally thank each and every person who has posted on here, attended service, visited, sent food and prayed for my family. We have lost a great part of our family, but have come even closer together because of it, and I believe my Granny Nell is smiling because of that. Thank you all and God Bless you!