She was of the Baptist faith, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a homemaker, loved making quilts, crocheted objects, cross stitching, and all sorts of crafts which she gifted to her family and friends. She loved working in the garden, tending her roses, reading the Bible and singing Praise, but most of all, she loved her family. She was a sweet, humble, God-fearing lady, and was loved by all who knew her. Sue worked for AVA at all the Burlington mills, the cafeteria at Drew Central Schools, and later as a Foster Grandparent.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Wylie Hogue; her husband of 49 years, Clifford Jenkins Jr.; daughter, La Jeana Pirtle; step-daughter, Mary Ann Jenkins; great granddaughter, Josie Claville; and sister-in-law, Marie Rawls, who she loved as a sister.
She is survived by her children, Carl Jenkins of Farmington, Arkansas, Rodney Jenkins (Carmen) of Huntsville, Alabama, Ricky Jenkins of Georgia, Teresa Everette (Bill) of Star City, Arkansas, Lamar Jenkins (Nyra) of Batesville, Arkansas, Michael Jenkins (Rayan) of Monticello; son-in-law, Michael Pirtle of Farmington, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joey Chambers officiating. There will be a visitation Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in at Lone Sassafras Cemetery. You can sign Mrs. Martha Sue's guestbook registry on this page.
The family would like to thank the staff of Trinity Village, Affinity Hospice, and especially her daughter Teresa and husband Bill for taking loving care of her.
Condolences(5)
Deborah Robbins
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 16, 2025 So sorry for your loss. May Gods peace cover and comfort each of you during this difficult time.Sherry ONeill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 15, 2025 I am deeply saddened to hear of Mrs. Sue's passing. I remember her days at Burlington Industries well. She was a sweet & precious soul, & she will be missed by many. May God give you strength and comfort during this time of grief and sorrow. May He bless you all.Melissa McCartney
Warren, AR Tuesday, January 14, 2025 To our family my deepest sympathies. Mrs. Martha was a very sweet and and kind hearted woman. I remember when me, Bryan my dad Robert and mom Shirley would could come to visit she always opened her heart and her home to our family. She will be deeply missed. If possible Would love for one of the sons to please contact me.Tommy and Glenna Weatherford
Guion, AR Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Prayers for comfort during this timeKenneth Higgins
Flippin, AR Monday, January 13, 2025 She always called me “Kenny Ray”. I’ll miss that.