Mrs. Mabel Clarke Jenkins, age 72, of 1012 Highway 23N, Millen, died Saturday, May 17, 2014.

She was born in Jenkins County, a retired co-owner of John C. Wilson Company, and lifelong member of the Green Fork Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Tuesday Night Bridge Club, and the past President of Southeastern Peanut Association.

Mrs. Jenkins served on the Board of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, was 2012 Jenkins County Citizen of the Year, former chairperson of the Jenkins County Development Authority, also a former member of the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Georgia Rural Development Authority.

She was a nurturing and encouraging grandmother; known as "Di" to her grandchildren and their friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Green Fork Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Freeman and Rev. Jimmy Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert E. "Bobby" Jenkins, Sr.; a cherished son, Robert E. (Linda) Jenkins, Jr.; 3 grandsons, Brett Jenkins, Clarke Jenkins, and Noah Jenkins; and a granddaughter, Gracey Jenkins all of Millen; and a brother, Arnold Clarke, all of Millen.

Active Pallbearers will be Taylor Brinson, Brett Jenkins, Clarke Jenkins, Noah Jenkins, Butch Burke, and Jeff Joyner.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of Green Fork Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.