Cora Gregory Jenkins

Mrs. Cora Gregory Jenkins, age 88 of 309 N. 1st Street, Lockhart, widow of William H. "Bill" Jenkins, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Newberry Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Lockhart, SC February 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Norman Gregory and Louise Plexico Gregory. She was a graduate of Lockhart High School. Mrs. Jenkins was a devoted member of Lockhart Presbyterian Church where she served as pianist for over fifty years. She also served in other capacities of the church and was a member of Lockhart Senior Citizens. Mrs. Jenkins was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Surviving are a son, David N. Jenkins, and wife Cathy of Newberry; two sisters: Frances Young and husband Jerry of Greenwood and Laura Carter and husband George of Spartanburg; two brothers: Bobby Gregory and wife Barbara of Boiling Springs and Hugh Gregory and wife June of Lockhart; two granddaughters: Kelly Folk and husband Chase and Amy Jenkins; two great-grandchildren: William Folk and Cathryn Folk and numerous special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jenkins was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Reardon and a brother, Ralph Gregory. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Lockhart Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Dr. Steve Lemons and Rev. Dr. Albert Allen. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Keith Reardon, Richard Gregory, Brian Gregory, Tony Young, Danny Young, Craig Young, Tim Carter and Richie Gregory. Visitation will be held 6:00-7:30 PM Friday evening at the SR Holcombe Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a church of one's choice in honor of Mrs. Jenkins' Christian life. The family is at the home, 309 N. 1st Street, Lockhart.