Nina Marie Jenkins

On September 21, 2026, Nina went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  

Nina was kind, gentle, and patient. She raised her daughters to love the Lord and His Word. She was a wonderful example of God’s love. She was a wonderful mother and memaw.

Nina Jenkins, age 82, was born in Watauga County to Virgil and Myrtle Cox. She is survived by her daughters Audrey Jenkins Hamby and husband Cecil of Deep Gap and Robin Jenkins of Lynchburg, VA. Two granddaughters, Anna Starnes and husband Harris, Michelle Smith and husband Caleb. Great grandchildren, Joy, Logan, Andrew, Addy, Asa, and Gwen, all of Deep Gap. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by special family friend Wayne Triplett and caregivers Anna White and Linda Coulter.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Hayes, Cleo Wheeler, and Linda Carlton, one brother Lloyd Cox, one brother-in-law Harold Carlton, and one niece Sheila Watson.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church. Services at Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church will begin at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Deep Gap.

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Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Jenkins family.

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