Lula Mae Dawson Jenkins, was born on April 30, 1938. She passed away on August 9, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:00 pm at Bell Yeager FWB Church located at 128 E. Cornwallis Rd., Durham, North Carolina. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Burial will follow on Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 am at Dawson/Moye Cemetery in Vanceboro, North Carolina.
The family is receiving friends at 1007 DaVinci Street, Durham, NC 27704 beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026.
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TO THE JENKINS FAMILY I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR LOSS. MS. JENKINS WAS AN VERY LOVING WOMAN I KNOW AN SHE WILL BE MISS. LOVE DACIE AND FAMILY!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the pleasure of working with Lula Jenkins many years ago at Duke. She was always kind, sweet and caring. May her precious memories help to comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead as I know they will live forever in all of your hearts. Prayers, hugs and much love to all.
My thoughts and prayers are extended to you in the passing of your mother. I pray that you will be comforted by God's presence, power, and promises during this most difficult time.
Kenneth Hammond Interim Pastor Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
To Tony and the rest of the family, you have my deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss. May God bless each one of you.
My condolences to son Tony and the family for the loss of their beautiful mom
Pat, Juanita and other family members, I extend my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your beautiful mother/ loved one. May the beautiful precious memories and moments spent together throughout the years forever remain in your hearts. I am praying for your comfort and healing during this most difficult time.
My prayers and condolences goes out to the family.
Tony, Tootsie & Nita and family, Please accept our prayers and condolences especially during these difficult times. Womble family
My Sincere Condolences 🙏 and Prayers of Comfort to the Family and Friends. Mrs Lula was Truly a Beautiful Soul inside and out. God Bless you 🙏 all.
Tootsie, Nita, Tony and the grandkids, my heart is so heavy at this time. You all have my Condolences in the passing of your Mother, my cousin. I was not looking for tjis but God knows best. She will be greatly missed and I am truly gonna miss her. But she safe now and not in no more pain. I am gonna miss her voice and presence. Praying for you all and the entire family comfort, peace and strength today and in the days ahead. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God saw the road was getting dimmer and dimmer so He came to getvyou and carry to rest in His arms. Sleep on Cousin, and take your rest. We loved you but God loved you best.
Your Cousin Mary Adams Brooks (Lil Mary), and Daughter Lateisha Thrash
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