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Reva Irving Jenkins, 81, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home.
Funeral service will be held Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. Viewing will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home chapel.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Richland County, Georgia on February 5, 1945 to the late Robert and Meller Shipp Irving. She was a member of The Lord's Table in Goldsboro where she served as a greeter.
Surviving is her one son, Rodney Lee Jenkins (Sonya) of Reidsville, North Carolina; four brothers, Bobby Irving (Evelyn) of Atlanta Georgia, Mack Irving of Long Beach, California, Walker Irving (Loise) of Long Beach, California and Timothy Irving (Venita) of Goldsboro; two sisters, Doris Carr of Long Beach, California and Brenda Irving of Wake Forest; three grandchildren, Rodney II, Whitney and Robert and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger Lee Jenkins; her daughter, Tracey Danielle Jenkins and her siblings.
Professional services entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.
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