Sharon Miley Jenkins was born May 7, 1949, and passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 76.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leon Jenkins; children, Chad Jenkins and wife Theresa, Benjamin Jenkins, and Lisa Jenkins DarDar and husband Garon; grandchildren, Alexandria “Ali”, Lydia, Jude, Leah Avery, Joel, and Ainsley; and siblings, Ruby Breland, Dolores Perry, Rose Saucier, and Hollis Miley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lucy Lemons Miley; siblings, Lois Fussell, Clarice Jones, Buddy Miley, Margie Yates, and Richard Miley; and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Couvillon Jenkins.
The family received friends from 5 – 8 p.m., Monday, June 16, with the funeral service being held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, at New Hope Baptist Church in DeQuincy. Pastor Roland Hebert and Rev. Gary DarDar, Jr officiated. Interment followed at Riley Smith Memorial Park in DeQuincy.
Arrangements were handled by at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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