of Jonesboro, AR

January 26, 1940 - November 22, 2025

Edith Jenkins, 85, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 26, 1940 in Guys, TN to James and Edna (Wilson) Smith. She was of the Baptist faith. Edith was the owner and operator of Jenkins Arts and Crafts until her retirement and enjoyed crocheting and reading.

Edith is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, David Henry Jenkins; son, Mike Jenkins; her parents; brother, Jimmy Smith and sisters, Edna Fields and Maggie Cook.

Those left to cherish the wonderful memories of Edith are sons, David ''Roosie'' Jenkins, Jr. and David (Brandy) Jenkins III; daughter, Cindy (Bob) Winkler; grandchildren, Jason (Amber) Winkler, Mark Winkler and Evan Jenkins; great grandchildren, Ruth, Evelyn and Vivian Winkler and many more family, friends and loved ones.

A funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401) with Chad Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

A visitation will precede the service beginning at 10am.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jason Winkler, Mark Winkler, Evan Jenkins, David Jenkins III, Roosie Jenkins and Bob Winkler.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Edith's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Center (262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105).
https://www.stjude.org/donate/

Arrangements are under the care of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com