Kendra Michelle Jenkins
August 17, 1982 ~ October 16, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Kendra Michelle Jenkins, 37, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, Kendra was a daughter of Bill and Laura Gidney Jenkins.
Kendra worked as a Child Supervisor with Buncombe County DSS.
In addition to her parents, Kendra is survived by her nephew, Anthony Blazer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Christy Blazer.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, at 4:00 p.m., at Biltmore Church, in Room 1 (Terrace Hall).
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Memorial Service: October 29, 2019 4:00 pm
Room: Room 1, Terrace Hall
Biltmore Baptist Church
35 Clayton Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-1111
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Bill and Laura,
May God’s peace and comfort sustain you during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Laura so sorry to see this. Praying for you. Love to you.
Praying for you. Kendra was a special young lady. So many happy times she and Ashley spent together growing up.
Praying for you…I remember so many happy times Kendra spent here with Ashley. Such a beautiful young woman.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have thought a lot about you both since last Wednesday, and a lot about Anthony too, you all have been through so much. I worked with your daughter at DSS. She was a truly unique person, so funny, such a sense of humor, with an infectious personality, a most magnificent laugh – a cackle really, with that great southern accent! She was a fantastic social worker, so compassionate, and just a great friend to many. I loved her and I will really miss her.
Kendra, you will always be remembered with joy and love.
Bill and Laura – The only words I can come up with are I’m praying for the peace of God that passes all understanding and I love you. Please call me if I can do anything at all. My heart is with you.
My heart is broken for you and what you are going through and what you have been through. I pray that god wraps his arms around you during this time and comforts you and gives you peace. I worked with Kendra for the 7 years she was at Buncombe County DHHS and became a very good friend of hers. She made going to work much easier for me. Our jobs are so hard, but Kendra was a natural and was so compassionate and was an amazing social worker, daughter, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed!
Bill and Laura,
I am so sorry to hear about Kendra. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Bless you both now and in the days to come.
There are never words for such a great loss. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. May God embrace you, and carry you during this most difficult time.
We love you,
Frances & Kai Ferell
Laura and Bill, there are a lot of things being accomplished through the Lord that we may never understand. Know that Vicki and I are praying for you during this trying time. We do know that peace only comes in the Lord’s presence, so that is where we need to stay on our knees in HIS presence. You know where we are if we can help in any way! We Love you; Butch and Vicki
We are lifting you all up in prayer. I just spoke with Kendra a few weeks ago for the first time in a while. I’m thankful for that conversation. We shared that we loved and missed one another. I’m heartbroken to hear about Kendra. I’ll never forget her contagious and one of a kind laugh and her beautiful smile. All our love and prayers. Jill and Jon Stokes
Laura
So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your husband and family. I understand stand what you are going through. My prayers and God be with you.
We are so very sorry to hear about Kendra. We will be Praying for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. May God Bless You and Wrap His Loving Arms around you all. In Christ Love,
Larry and Paula James
Riley and Ann Perky
Laura and Bill we are so sorry to here about Kendra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Riley and Ann Perkins
We will absolutely miss Kendra’s beautiful smile, contagious laughter and the most amazing southern accent ever. She was a delightful young woman.
Praying for you all.
Sorry for your loss, of such a special lady she was a joy to be around she was such a beautiful soul, she will be missed, Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
David and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray the Lords comfort during this time. Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted…”
Bill and Laura,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you both. I remember Kendra from the years at West Asheville Baptist and the youth group with my daughter Tiffany. She made us all smile and gave us much to laugh about. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. May God comfort you and give you peace at a most difficult time in your lives. Much love to you,
Live on in your hearts and minds especially for Anthony all the days of his life.
I Love Kendra and I Love Bill and Laura Jenkins now and always.
Sorry for your loss
I enjoyed Kendra’s sense of humor. I have not spoken to her in a long time but I have fond memories of her. I am sorry for your loss. Falin Rogers Syms
So sorry for the loss of this beautiful person. I have so many fond memories from high school, and was able to catch up recently after becoming a foster parent and our paths crossed after many years. Sending love and light.
Mr and Mrs Jenkins,
I am so very sorry to hear of Kendra’s passing. She was a special young woman. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Laura and Bill, Sorry to hear of Kendra’s passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Sharon and Ben Norton
Laura and Bill, My heart and prayers are with both of you. I imagine there isn’t a pain any deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you both at this difficult time.
Laura and Bill–you know how much I love you both and it was an honor to have met precious Kendra a few years ago in your Sunday School class. She seemed like a delightful person and I looked forward to more encounters. I continue to pray for you and your family and ask the Lord to give all of you a very special comfort during this difficult time.