Lillian Bloodworth Jenkins

Lillian Bloodworth Jenkins of St. Simon's Island and Albany, Georgia passed away peacefully at her residence on December 26, 2016. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on June 17, 1924 to the late Charles Henry and Susannah Thomas Bloodworth. After moving to Macon, Georgia she attended Miller High School. After graduation, she attended Vanderbilt University. She received her Masters in Education from Mercer University and Education Specialist from Georgia College. Mrs. Jenkins lived and raised a family in Albany for 50 years. She dedicated 25 years to teaching first grade in the Dougherty County School System. After retirement she enjoyed traveling the world with her many friends. Mrs. Jenkins moved to St. Simon's Island in 1994, where she loved her marsh view and having family and friends visit her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Simon's Island. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Charles H. Bloodworth Jr.; and husband, Jack W. Jenkins. She is survived by her four children, Sally H. Peavy (Don) of Tucker, Georgia, Jack W. Jenkins Jr. (Barbara) of Macon, Sue J. Loosier (Eddie) of Gainesville, Georgia, and George H. Jenkins (Eileen) of Atlanta, Georgia. Her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive her as do many treasured nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends including beloved caregivers, Janie Smith and Carolyn Anderson. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of St. Simon's Island. Graveside services will be at Riverside Cemetery on Friday, December, 30, 2016 at 12:00PM. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.