Alexander, GA - Sara Barefield Jenkins, 76, entered into rest on Friday, December 26, 2008, at Heartland Hospice House in Augusta, GA.She was born in West Point, GA on November 22, 1932 to the late James Dawson Barefield and Mary Elizabeth Fulcher Barefield.She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed china painting and her ladies' Bible Study group. She was also the co-owner of the Briar Patch in Waynesboro for ten years, and she was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.Sara's love for the Lord Jesus Christ was evident to all who knew her through her kind and gentle spirit.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Glynn Jenkins, Sr.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Glynn Jenkins, Jr (Jennifer). and Larry Albert Jenkins (Elaine); three daughters, Gina Isbel, Lisa Goldman, and Jaydee Shaw (Chris); and eleven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 28, 2008, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Shryock and Rev. Keith Jordan officiating.
Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Cemetery Trust Fund, Sardis, GA30456.
DeLoach Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 842 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531) is serving the Jenkins Family.
You may sign the family's personal guestbook at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com