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Obituary For Bernice Alexander Jenkins

Mrs. Bernice Alexander Jenkins, 67, of Phenix City, AL passed Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Brandon Thornton, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 9 a.m.-12:00 noon EST.

On July 24, 1955 in Phenix City, AL, Bernice was born to the late Charlie Alexander, Sr. and the late Ruth Gary Alexander. Bernice was raised in the red clay hills of a small community known as the "Hike".

Growing up in a godly home, Bernice spiritual roots were nurtured at the Bethel A.M.E Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Z.D. Hardwick where the perfect light shone in her life. Through the years she continued her work in the church as a member of the stewardess board, pastor's aide committee and missionary society.

Bernice graduated from Mount Olive High School class of 1973 and before her declining health; she was a Q.A. supervisor with Alatrade Foods.

Like her mother, Ruth and other sister, Judy, Bernice was an avid baker, often baking red velvet cakes during the holidays. Her magnetic personality brightened the days of those she encountered. She loved God, her family and doted on her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Ruth Alexander; brothers, Joel Alexander and Michael Wayne Alexander.

Bernice leaves to cherish her legacy and fondest memories her devoted daughter, Gwendolyn Jenkins; loving son, Curtis Jenkins, Jr.; grandchildren, Tiera Upshaw, Ashante' Jenkins, Curtis M. Jenkins, Jaliyah Jenkins, Jakaviyah Jenkins, Chance Jenkins, Y'lani Jenkins, Chastian Jenkins and Noah Jenkins; sisters, Dorothy (Fred) Glenn, Minister Judy (Bob) Farley, Teresa (Melvin) Floyd, Lisa (Ervin) Jackson and Belinda (Johnny) Robinson; brothers, James (Peggy) Gary, Charlie (KoKese) Alexander, Jr., Willie (Anna) Alexander Robert (Jackie) Alexander and Curtis Alexander; caretaker, Katrina Smith; numerous nieces, nephews; great and great grand nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

Guest Book

To the Jenkins and Alexander family: I am sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Be not dismayed, for God will take care of you. Bernice and I were really close and always looked out for one another. I will truly miss her. Goodnight my friend. I will see you in Paradise. Lillie Caldwell (Atlanta, GA)

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May the love of God comfort the Alexander & Jenkins family doing your hour of sadness🙏🙏🙏

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My sympathy to the Alexander &Jenkins family may God's love comfort each of you 🙏🙏

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My prayers goes out to the Alexander and Jenkins family,may God give you strength doing your time of sadness🙏 Linda ARMSTRONG & Candy

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The family have our condolences and prayers during this difficult time in your life but God will give you the strength to get through the dark days and the sun will shine again. Pastor and Lady P,D.Johnson,Fort Mitchell Alabama .

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My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time may the lord strengthen and comfort you. From Catrina Jacobs

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You have our sincere condolences. May the Lord keep you through this sad and trying time. David & Quintina Sanders

- Quintina Sanders

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My Thoughts, Prayer, & Love The Alexander, Jenkins Family. GOD Will Comfort You.

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Those Who Die In The Lord, Will Live Again, Because JESUS LIVES! Love You Bernice (Beat), ....Your Cousin, Pat Alexander

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Praying for Gwen and the Jenkins family during this time of bereavement.💙💙🤍💙💙

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My prayers and condolences with the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️🌹!!! Was singing with her father back in the days,I got to know her, beautiful person.🙏🏽🙏🏽

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May the Lord comfort and strengthen your family. Love Dennis and Yolanda Brown

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My deepest condolences to the family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom,sister,aunt,grandmom.Love you all. Angelia Torane-Jackson.

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My deepest condolences to the family. From Ernestine Ross Long family.

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My condolences to the Alexander and Jenkins family....

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Lord comfort loving all need sympathy to the Alexander an Jenkins Family share a memory of love I light a candle love The Garry Thomas) Simmons

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Lord, comfort this loving family in their time of need. Hold them in your arms and rock them to let them know you call your daughter home to sit with me. She done a well job down here. Now she can eat and drink milk and honey. My prayers are with the family. Love Dominic Rudd and family.

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May the Lord strengthen and comfort this family. Debra Lewis And Family.

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My deepest condolences to the family. From Gloria Williams and Family. RIP 🙏🏾

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Look to the hill's from which cometh all our help knowing that all our help comes from the Lord. To my Family I love each and every one of you. Love Vera and Eric Woods and Family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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