Margaret Decker Jenkins

Jefferson, SC

Mrs. Margaret Decker Jenkins, age 79, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Long Branch Baptist Church, 550 Long Branch Church Rd, Jefferson, SC 29718, by Pastor Robert Rivers. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Wednesday. The burial service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Crown Memorial Park, 9620 Rodney Street, Pineville, NC 28134.

Mrs. Jenkins was born January 21, 1938 in Murphy, NC a daughter of the late Leonard and Pearl Crowe Decker. A very active member of First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, Margaret along with her late husband faithfully served the Lord together for many years. She recently enjoyed attending Long Branch Baptist Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Jenkins will be remembered as a lady who loved the Lord, her family, and enjoyed camping and fishing.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death her beloved husband, Jerry Albert Jenkins; son, Dale Jenkins; infant son, Daniel Jenkins; daughter, Lori James; brother-in-law, Jerry Shaw; sister-in-law, Sheila Decker.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim (Jimmy) Campbell; son, David Jenkins; grandchildren, Amanda (Mitchell) McKenzie, Jerry (Elizabeth) Campbell, Elizabeth, Mark, Tommy, Crystal, Russell, and Tiffany; also 16 great grandchildren; siblings, Helen Decker Shaw, Bobby (Jeraline) Decker, Kenneth (Mary Jane) Decker, Barbara Decker (Harv) Finney, Jerry Ray Decker, and Wanda Decker (Jerome) Bush; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Long Branch Baptist Church “Lottie Moon Fund” 550 Long Branch Church Road, Jefferson, SC 29718

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Jenkins family.