Cora LaVerne Anderson Jenkins

Mrs. Cora LaVerne Anderson Jenkins, age 87, of Morris, Alabama entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 6:18 AM. Born at home in Majestic, Alabama on July 8, 1936, LaVerne was the eldest child of J.P. and Lola Doss Anderson. She attended Majestic Elementary School and graduated Class of 1954 from Mortimer Jordan High School. As a young woman, she began her career with Southern Bell Telephone Company. Later, she accepted a position in the postal service as a clerk and was later appointed as the Postmaster of the Morris, Alabama branch for the U.S. Postal Service. After serving in this role for 25 years, LaVerne retired from the Post Office, but continued to be an active member of her community. Her community service included working at the polls in local and national elections for many years. She was an active member of Enon Baptist Church in Morris for over 68 years. She continued to serve with zest in the church well into her eighties by being a faithful member who sang in the choir, served as a Sunday School teacher, helped with Vacation Bible School, and dedicated her time to needs of the Foster Care Closet ministry. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bob Jenkins, her parents, J.P. and Lola Anderson, and her sister, Mrs. Mollie Barnwell. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Garrett (Terry) of Warrior and her brother, Mr. Richard Anderson of Morris. Also mourning her passing are two sons, Eddie Jenkins (Sheila) of Morris and Paul Jenkins (Paula) of Sardis. “Nanny Vern” has three grandsons, Kyle Jenkins (Katie) of Morris, Grant Jenkins (Lindsey) of Morris, and Miles Jenkins of Durham, North Carolina, and three granddaughters, Bethany Ward (Shane) of Hayden, Anna Farley (Logan) of Jasper, and Debra Jenkins of Sardis. She was the proud great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren: Hillie, Eliza, Leland, and Brynn Jenkins and Bronson Ward. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that she loved dearly. “Nanny Vern”, as she was lovingly called by friends and family alike, was a treasure to all who knew her. She loved her family, her Lord Jesus, her church, and her community with all her heart. This love was evident by not only her words, but also her actions as she unceasingly cared for those around her. We were all blessed to know her and be loved by her. In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations can be given in memory of LaVerne Jenkins to the Foster Care Closet at Enon Baptist Church, 724 Morris-Majestic Road, Morris, Alabama, 35116.

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Cora LaVerne Anderson Jenkins

July 8, 1936 - September 22, 2023