Dicie Ellen Jenkins

Dicie Ellen Jenkins, born on May 30, 1928, in Brightwood, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2025, at the age of 97. She dedicated 34 years of her life to teaching elementary school, earning her retirement in 1986. Dicie was passionate about education and left a lasting impact on her students.

In addition to her teaching career, Dicie's hobbies included coin collecting, stamp collecting, and genealogy. She enjoyed spending her time doing jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, activities that brought her joy and satisfaction.

Dicie is survived by her son, Alan Dale Jenkins, and his wife, Michelle, of Winter Haven. She cherished her grandchildren, Austin Jenkins and his wife, Stephanie, Brandon Jenkins and his wife, Kat, Sarah Tandoc and her husband, Aaron, and Ryan Jenkins. Dicie is also survived by her nieces, Theresa Absher and Diane Butler; and nephews, Billy Dinsmore and Barry Absher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Dale Jenkins; parents, Simeon and Annie Carpenter; and sisters, Laura Absher and Mary Dinsmore.

Visitation will be held on December 27, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Condolences can be sent to www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com .