Jenkins, Elbert ~ Obituary

Mr. Noah Elbert Jenkins, 74 died May 15, 1974 at his home on Rt. 2 Vardaman.
He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Born Sept. 21, 1899 in Carbon Hill, Ala., he was the son of Jack and Martha Carroll Jenkins.
 
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Louella Vanlandingham Jenkins of Vardaman; three daughters, Mrs. Jovena Mayhan of Vardaman, Mrs. Quinette Webster and Mrs. Delories Murphree, both of Memphis, Tenn.: two sons, Velton Jenkins of Hamilton and Carbon Jenkins of Grenada: three sisters, Mrs. Durla Cannon of Batesville, Mrs. Rosie Winter and Mrs. Nora Stroup, both of Vardaman; two brothers, William Jenkins and Dee Jenkins, both of Vardaman; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
 
Funeral services were held May 17 at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Terry Zook officiated, assisted by Rev. Winfred Brasher. Burial was in Ellzey cemetery. Pallbearers were Durell Winter, Odie Bee Vanlandingham, Donald Gene Freely, Eltona Free, Edward Free and Scott Freely.