Obituary of Nancy Caroline Cheek Jenkins

Nancy Caroline Cheek Jenkins went home be with the Lord Jesus on Friday November 14th, 2014. Nancy grew up in Cleveland, Tennessee where she met the love of her life, Gene Jenkins. They lived for many years in Melbourne, Florida before moving back to their beloved mountains in Almond/Bryson City, North Carolina. As the devoted wife of Gene (Beecher E Jenkins), she has left the legacy of 3 children and 3 grandchildren; Terry Manders, Jan Patane and husband, Angelo, Ken Jenkins and wife Gina; grandchildren include Wayne and Leah Manders and Angela Jenkins Collins. Nancy lived a life of service to the Lord, her family, friends and her community. She enthusiastically supported the local West Swain Fire Department, Relay for Life, Swain County Republican Party and the local animal shelter PAWS. Her absence is greatly felt. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Saturday in the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Reverend Patricia Crockett will officiate with burial in the Hiawassee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.