Birth date: Jan 3, 1935 Death date: Feb 19, 2019
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Mrs. Hester Hodges Jenkins, 84, of Johnson City was called by Jesus and walked through Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County and the daughter of the late Elzia and Beatrice Feathers Hodges. Hester loved her family and always put their needs first in all that she did, raising several of her grandchildren as her own. She enjoyed cooking, doing arts and crafts, traveling and entertaining guests. Hester attended Hawthorne Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Melba Renzi and two brothers, John Hodges and Finis Hodges.She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Aubrey “Frank” Jenkins; two sons, Paul Jenkins and wife, Natalie of Florida and William Jenkins of Johnson City; a daughter, Alicia Adams of Johnson City; three brothers, Lewis Hodges and wife, Barbara, George “Gary” Hodges and wife, Betty and Jerry Hodges and wife, Patti; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; also several cousins, nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Jenkins will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Pastor Jason Hodges officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service hour. Graveside services will follow in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be Lewis, George and Jerry Hodges, Luke Renzi, Bryan Honaker, Christopher Johnson and Richard Hyatt..Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Arrangements by Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245 favorite_border Donations PledgesRead Obituary
A candle was lit by Cynthia Hodges
on February 22, 2019 10:46 AM
Sorry for the loss of your wife, mother , grandmother , sister and aunt. She was a great lady who cared for family and friends. May god bless you all and give you peace in knowing she is with the lord. love Cindy Hodges
Gary, Betty and family. Our deepest condolences on Hester's departure. We are sad for your loss, but happy for her reunion with her family. Would loved to have been at her graduation service, but physically unable to get out today. Would have loved to hear "Little Jason" preach. You have always been so supportive of our family. May the peace of Jesus and the Holy Spirit comfort all of you during this trial. Our love and prayers. Chuck and Charlene Larimer Elliott
My heart is heavy at the death of Hester, a wonderful lady who had a heart of gold.. Heaven gained a beautiful angel and she is now at peace. My thoughts and prayers are being sent for her family and friends.
