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Celebrating
Service: 2:00 p.m., June 30, 2020
Beulahland Assembly of God Church Crossett, Arkansas 71635
Bro. Rich Murphy and Bro, Ricky Tyler, officiating
Murice Verlee Jenkins October 16, 1927– June 27, 2020
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Obituary
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away."
Revelation 21:4
Murice Verlee Jenkins, 92, of Crossett, passed away Saturday, June 27,
2020. She was born in Hamburg, Arkansas, on October 16, 1927, to her
parents, Cecil Legett and Abbie Nora Rice. She was a lifelong resident of
Ashley County and a member of Beulahland Assembly of God.
While a youth, she worked in the cotton fields, began cooking for her
family at the age of 8, and helped her mother raise her siblings which
taught her the definition of hard work.
Happily and pridefully, Verlee wore the hat of caregiver to her siblings, her
children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, church family, and anyone
else who needed her caring touch.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, tending to her flower beds, and being
her husband’s fishing partner. She was a fantastic cook and was known
for her fresh apple tarts, which she made straight from her apple trees.
Most importantly, Verlee loved the Lord, and she faithfully carried her
children to church while they were young, so they too would have a
personal relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Archie Lee Jenkins;
one grandson, Tracy Jenkins; her parents, Cecil Legett Rice and Abbie
Nora Stanley Rice; and four siblings, Charles Faye Rice, Tracy Rice, Thomas
Madison Rice, and Julia Ann Jenkins.
She is survived by two sons, Legett Jenkins of Crossett and Russell Jenkins
and wife, Judy, of Harrison, AR; one daughter, Candace Courson, and
h usband, Charlie, of Crossett; three sisters, Lexi Mae Estelle, and husband,
Julian, and Gladys Martin, both of Hamburg, and Dixie Bays and husband,
Danny, of Crossett; one special daughter-in-law, Ann Jenkins of Cabot,
AR; and seven grandchildren, Tammy Farmer (Brian), Gena Brown
(Bruce), Rusty Courson (Shannon), Kelly Mynatt (Andy), Mickey Courson
(Amy), Tiffany Teague (Joe), and Mark Jenkins (Heather); along with 14
great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Order of Service
Processional
Song “I Bowed On my Knees and Cried Holy”
Opening Prayer and Obituary Reading by Bro. Rich Murphy
Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
Message by Bro. Ricky Tyler
Closing Prayer Bro. Ricky Tyler
Song “This World is Not My Home”
Song “How Can I Help You Say Goodbye”
Recessional
Interment: Crossroads Cemetery
Pallbearers:
Brian Farmer, Rusty Courson, Mickey Courson, Bruce Brown Joe King, Mark Jenkins, Rob Moffatt, and Drew Courson
Honorary Pallbearers:
Justin Chumley and Logan Teague
Ms. Verlee’s family would like
To thank each of you for your prayers,
and compassion during this difficult time.
May God bless each of you.