Carolyn G. Jenkins Obituary (1942 - 2022)

Carolyn "Mother" Jenkins, born in Pineville, Louisiana on April 12, 1942, to the union of Cleveland Griffin and Ethelean Cottingham, returned to her home on February 26, 2022. Mother, as she was affectionately known by, unconditionally and unselfishly loved her children/ spiritual children and the body of Christ and supported them all her life through the many highs and difficulties of their lives. Mother accepted Jesus as her savior at an early age and dedicated her life to him. Mother was passionate about her Faith. As a loyal member of Miracle Temple and Arise Church, she served on the Board of Trustees and was the head of intercessory prayer. For the last 5 decades, she served her Father and the church, as a Sunday School Teacher, Minister and the Head of intercessory prayer. She was often found at the church for noon day prayer, interceding on behalf of the body and the many sons and daughters that she adopted along the way. She also made it her mission to care and pray for the sick, broken and orphaned as an intercessor. She was a faithful minister to many nursing homes and those that were shut in. A respected Mother in her church as well as her community, her door was always open for prayer and advice. Mother was unselfish to a fault. Often neglecting the needs of herself for the needs and well-being of others. After retirement from the Rapides Parish School System as a Teachers Aid, Mother enjoyed traveling, cruising, and eating out. To say that her family and friends will miss her greatly is an understatement. She leaves to cherish 5 children, Johnny Mickles, Jr (Catrina), Michael Mickles, Samuel Mickles (Eva), Francine Sims, and Cleveland Jenkins (Suzan). 12 Grandchildren, Fred Milsap, Terry Williams (LaTonya), Eric Mickles, Brittany Mickles, and Ja'lil Mickles, Tynisha Mickles, Sam Mickles II, Isaiah Mickles, Breonna Richards, Katrina Richards, Kaiman Harrison, Cleveland Jenkins, Jr. 10 Great-grandchildren: Amaya Milsap, Rashad Milsap, Kai'Shawn Mickles, Khaimoni Mickles, Athena Mickles, Jayden Gray, Eric Mickles, Jr., Ayce Chatman, Jourdyn Richards, and Noah Carter. She also leaves an adopted daughter Leonarda Bee (Glenn) and Glennyshia Bee. She also leaves to cherish her brother, Julio DaKova (Ruth) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and spiritually adopted sons and daughters. Please keep the family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"