Phyllis Lee Kilpatrick Jenkins

Roanoke Rapids- Phyllis Lee Jenkins, 83, passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Jenkins was born September 28, 1931 in Halifax County to the late Matthew Ransom Kilpatrick, Sr. and Edith Switzer Kilpatrick. She loved to cook and was an avid Nascar Racing fan. She also loved all animals. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, Murril S. Jenkins, Sr. and her grandchildren, Chad and Dana Jenkins, and Christopher Cottam. She is survived by her son, Kenny Jenkins and wife, Vickie; daughters, Debbie Cottam, Penny McCracken, Julie Plavec and husband, George; grandchildren, Matt Jenkins, Ken Akers, Jerome, Ransom and Kristen Cottam, Trip McCracken and Olivia Donovan; great-grandchildren, Katlyn and Charlie Jenkins, and Maggie Akers. Also surviving are special nieces, Sharon Frazier, Terry Dickens, and Patsy Harrell; nephew, Mike Wiley and wife, Jenny; beloved cousin, Bo Kilpatrick and Carol and many more beloved nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested making memorial contributions to ones local SPCA and/or local animal shelter. The family will gather Wednesday October 8th from 6 to 8 pm at the home of Kenny Jenkins to celebrate the lives of the Murril S. Jenkins Sr. and Phyllis Kilpatrick Jenkins. They ask for your prayers in the coming days during their time of sadness.