Ethel Mae (Kizzie) Jenkins, age 85, entered eternal rest on February 28, 2022, at her residence in Prince George, VA. She was born November 26, 1936, in South Hill, VA.

Ethel was preceded by in death by her parents Rev. Samuel C Kizzie, Sr., and Bessie Lue (Evans) Kizzie; her brother Samuel C. Kizzie, Jr., and her sister Lillie M. (Kizzie) Jones; her husband SGM (Ret.) Eddie A. Jenkins, son Eddie A. Jenkins, Jr., and infant son Michael Anthony Jenkins.

Ethel had a large and compassionate heart for all people she encountered.  She truly never met a stranger, and everyone was considered family.  She was always willing to lend a helping hand and a listening ear.

Ethel was a woman of many talents, from being a basketball manager in high school to singing in a female gospel group as a young woman to becoming a well-traveled military spouse who also spent 10 years abroad.

Ethel leaves to cherish her memories:  Three children, Denise E. Gay (Clyde), Teresa A. Capehart, and Anthony M. Jenkins; Grandchildren, Clyde T. Gay (Bridgette), Gregory L. Jenkins-Gay, Chelsea N. Brooks (Corey), Jason N. Powell (Montana), Tiffany N. Hendrick (1SGT Nathan Hendrick); 14 great-grandchildren, Two great grand pups Toby and Oakley along with countless family and friends.

Ethel will be sorely missed.

** In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Breast Cancer Foundation or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.**

A Graveside Celebration for Mrs. Jenkins will be 11:00 am Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, 7324 Church Road Petersburg, Virginia, Rev. Jerry Parham, Eulogist

Public Viewing will be Monday, March 7, 2022, at Peace Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Avenue, Waverly, Virginia.