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Florence Jenkins - Funeral Program

If Roses Grow in Heaven

– Unknown Author

If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Anthony, Tosha(Leon), JJ, Brian(April), Ashley

Obituary

Florence Geneva Rivers Jenkins transitioned to glory on Wednesday, April 2nd in Charleston, South Carolina. She was 69 years old.

Florence is survived by her Mother Florine Murrell; Children, Anthony Corey Rivers, Latosha Jenkins-Fludd (Leon), Henry Jerome Jenkins Jr, Brian Cameron Jenkins (April), and Ashley Simone Nelson; Her siblings Ronald Rivers, and Carolyn Manigault; Grandchildren Jahtae Washington, Taylon Jenkins, Amir Brown, Ashton Fludd, Malachi Rivers, Brody Jenkins, Brailen Fludd, Cailei Caldwell, Zhuri Caldwell, De’ari Rivers; Best Friend Margaret Alston and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her Late husband Henry Jerome Jenkins Sr.; Father Ezekiel Rivers; Siblings James Rivers, Allen Rivers, Ezekiel “Fat” Rivers, David Manigault and Dana Taylor.

Florence was born March 2, 1956 in Charleston, SC to Ezekiel Rivers Sr. and Florine Murrell. She attended school in Charleston County and later moved to New York City where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), providing quality care in both the private and public sector for over 25 years and later retired. Florence became actively involved in her church, Greater St. Luke A.M.E. and community. Florence was a member of the Eastern Light Chapter #360 Order of Eastern Stars and the VP Ellis Women's Missionary Society.

Florence loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, shopping and spending time with family and friends; hosting and participating in various family functions. Florence was generous, funny and passionate about helping anyone who was in need.