Anita was a devout fan of the Michigan Wolverines. She enjoyed cooking and visiting with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Jenkins; grandmother, Anna Campbell; and great-grandmother, Dale Lewis.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her father, Warren (Lisa) Jenkins of Ypsilanti, MI; a daughter, Halethia Jenkins of Pine Bluff, AR; and a son, Marcus Jenkins of Prescott, AR. Anita is also survived by her brother, Lewis (Jill) Rafter, Jr. of Prescott, AR, grandmother, Sylvia Jenkins of Bolton, CT; three grandchildren, Carter Jenkins, Keyarie Thompson, and Messiah Jenkins. Anita was loved by all her family, especially her aunt, Brenda Jacobs who cared for her daily. She was considered family by a host of friends at the Woods and Monticello Dialysis Center. She was adored by a special friend, Raji Makinen from Ann Arbor, MI.
Graveside services will be Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, Arkansas. You can sign Anita's guestbook here on her page.
Condolences(8)
RAJI
Ann Arbor, MI Wednesday, April 10, 2024 my dearest ANITA,Easter Sunday March 31, 2024
as usually I went to Flint, MI with my God-Family
it was tough for me and of course I broke down
crying because I know that I would’ve heard
your voice on the telephone
April 6/7 2024
I watched WWE Wrestle Mania 40
the 2 night events
as Cody Rhodes defeated (your boy)
the tribal chief Roman Reign
for the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion belt,
remember that it was you got me back watching WWE
I got very emotional when Cody won and
celebration with Brandi because I thought about us
Anita Antoinette Jenkins
I miss you so much
and you’ll always be in my heart
Always & Forever
love, RAJI
Brenda Jacobs
Monticello, AR Monday, April 8, 2024 Anita, oh how I miss you so much! I love you sweet girl. Life is different without you. I will watch after your babies as much as I can.Sophia Brown
Chicago, IL Saturday, March 30, 2024 Anita Anita, oh, how I remember the fun day we had. The laughing and crying stages we had as well. I love you with all my heart. I know the Lord has you in his hands and you are during just fine. Kiss your Mom for me and tell my Aunt, I love and miss her as well. From the Brown's with love and care ❤️RAJI MAKINEN
Ann Arbor, MI Friday, March 29, 2024 my dearest ANITA,I know that your in good hands
with the Lord and that you are pain free
you are such inspiration
I will always cherish our times on the telephone
through the years and all those wonderful
gifts that I sent to you too,
I will never forget those 2 days that I visited you
with my sister Tien
at the Nursery Home in Monticello, Arkansas
I brought you a Michigan bag full of gifts
and took you to Red Lobster in Pine-Bluff, Arkansas
I miss you so much
I love you unconditionally
I valued and thank you for our friendship
that became so strong into relationship
even many miles apart our hearts was together
as A MAN I’m KING
and you as A LADY your a QUEEN
we didn’t needed any legal papers
because our family & friends
with the World
seen Husband & Wife
with the Grace of the God
one day my Love
ANITA ANTOINETTE JENKINS
we will see and meet again
Always & Forever
Love, RAJI PATRICK MAKINEN
Sherry higginbotham
Monticello, AR Friday, March 29, 2024 My dear sweet Anita boo, I’m lost for words cause it doesn’t seem real; I will miss you and all of our daily talks so much, but we will “see” each other again!Rest in peace my dear sweet friend!
Penny Miles
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, March 29, 2024 Anita, you will forever be in the hearts and minds of those who loved and cared for you. Rest easy my dear sister ♥️♥️♥️♥️Brenda Jacobs
Monticello, AR Friday, March 29, 2024 Baby girl, oh how I love you! I really don't know how to do life without you. Rest wellAunt Brenda
Brigitte Clark
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Princess, life at Woods will never be the same without your presence. You were the youngest of the crew but we could tell right away that you ruled the roost with a firm grip handing out words of wisdom and knowledge. If we didn’t know something, immediately we would say “Let’s go ask Anita.”Take your rest and watch over us when you can.
Odie Newburn; Woods Nursing Facility
Brigitte Clark; your biggest fan Odie’s sister