of Leslie, AR
October 10, 1934 - August 25, 2017
Hyacinth Hood Jenkins, age 82 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, August 25th, 2017 at Highland Court in Marshall. She was born in Earle, Arkansas on October 10th, 1934 to Clarence R. Hood and Hyacinth Borton Hood.
Hyacinth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall. Prior to coming to Marshall, Hyacinth held a successful career working in the banking industry in Earle, Jonesboro, Texarkana and Brinkley. Upon settling down in Marshall, she and Jerome owned and operated the Sears store for many years followed by managing the Heritage Place apartments. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend and was known for her hospitality and great cooking abilities.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William Jerome Jenkins of the home; one son, Romey Jenkins and wife Donna Kay of Marshall; one daughter, Scarlet King and husband Kem of Leslie; one grandson, Jade King and wife Natalie of New York, NY; three granddaughters, Macy Jenkins of Conway, Mecca Holland and husband Justin of Damascus, Kayla Meier and husband Chris of Marshall; one great grandson Braylen Meier and great granddaughter Hadley Meier of Marshall, and two sisters, Imogene (Peanut) Hawley and husband Stine of Sherwood and Barbara (Snug) Hood and husband Dick Zapata of Louisville, KY.
Hyacinth is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Dora Hood Dupslaff, Harriet Hood Bonds and Ginger Hood Young; and three brothers, C.R. Hood Jr., Paul Hood and Ron Hood.
Graveside services for Hyacinth will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye, Arkansas. Visitation will be 5:00 till 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Interment will be in the State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye.
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9 Condolence(s)
Bruce Stewart
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Hyacinths passing. I have fond memories of going into the Sears store when I was a teenager and visiting with her and Jerome as my parents ordered or picked up what they had bought. Prayers for her family and friends. She was a wonderful lady.
Beth Ramsey
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
One Amazing Lady..
Carol Harral
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
I wish I could have known Hyacinth. She sounds like such a lovely lady. She was beautiful, and Mecca favors her so much! Mecca tells great stories of her adventures with Granny growing up! I am praying for Papa and the family that Hyacinth loved so much.
Aunt Carol
Justin and Mecca's Aunt
Jana and John Waltman
Monday, August 28, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. Hyacinth was like a second mother to me. She was always happy and giving and caring and was a true friend to all who knew her. Her sense of humor was legendary and her laugh could make the entire room laugh.
Hyacinth and my mom were great friends and shared so many “gab fests” in our living room on those hot summer Arkansas days. She was fun and unconventional which I loved and she raised two of the best people I know. I will miss her.
Clara Foshee
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Comfort and prayers for family
Bentley and Bethel Massey
Saturday, August 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss . Hyacinth was a precious lady. Our prayers to all of the family at this difficult time.
Joyce and Ed Tudor
Saturday, August 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Hyacinth was a very special lady.
Many years ago I couldn't pronounce her name. She told me to just call her Rosie and I did. Joyce
James and Leada Horton
Friday, August 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. She was a special lady. Love to you all.
Susie & Harold Young
Friday, August 25, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special lady. We loved her!
Love u all.