Loretta Whittington Jenkins

Loretta Whittington Jenkins, of South Boston, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born in Ashland, West Virginia on July 13, 1938 to the late Ambrose Gwyn Whittington and Daisy Virginia Brown Whittington. Loretta was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Lennie Jenkins, Jr.

Loretta worked many years as a church hostess at First Baptist Church where the Wednesday night meals she planned and helped prepare were loved by many. She was a member at Dan River Baptist Church. Loretta was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the South Boston Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW Post 8243.

She is survived by her son, Joe L. "Joey" Jenkins III; sisters-in-law, Alcie Whittington and Ann Parker (John); step grandchildren, Bethany Ann Payton (James) and Tyler Tharpe; her niece and nephew she helped raise, Michelle and Jo Jo Whittington; 4 step great grandsons; and many other nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Joe, Loretta is preceded in death by her daughter, Vicki Jenkins; brothers, Robert “Bob” Gwyn Whittington and Michael Alvin Whittington; and daughter-in-law, Bethany Jenkins.

Funeral services for Loretta Jenkins will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Brooks Lyon Chapel at 2:00 PM followed by a burial at Grace Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends for one hour prior to the service.

Brooks Lyon Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Jenkins family and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.brookslyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.