Blanche Jenkins Janeiro
November 27, 1927 ~ March 5, 2017
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Blanche Jenkins Janeiro, 89, of Hendersonville, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.
A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Clara Ammons Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Janeiro, who died in 1996.
Blanche was a faithful member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church, where she was active in the Keenagers Bible Study Group.
She is survived by two sons, Rick Janeiro and his wife, Kathy, of Annandale, VA and Jimmy Janeiro and his wife, Melinda, of Hendersonville; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 13 at Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park in Black Mountain. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, March 12 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made in Blanche's name to Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church, 283 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
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Jimmy and Melinda, I was so saddened to hear of your mothers passing. You and your family have my deepest condolences.May God grant you peace and comfort during the coming months ahead.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Blanche’s family. She was a precious Christian lady and our sweet friend. We will be praying for the family as you
go through this time of sorrow. We rejoice with Blanche because she is with her Savior and Lord.
In Christian love,
Dr. and Mrs. James H. Johnson
Keenager Bible Teachers
Dearest Jimmy, Ricky and family, Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. While we all know that Mrs. Janeiro celebrates her birth in heaven we nonetheless grieve at our temporal loss of such a loved and esteemed family member. God bless and keep each one of you!
My Deepest Condolence to my Extended Family I will never forget your Moms wonderful cooking
God Blessed us with your Mom
Kathy, Rick and family our hearts are with you during this difficult time in the passing of Blanche. We will keep your family in our prayers that God will give you peace and comfort.