Kaitlyn Inez "KJ" Jenkins Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Kaitlyn Inez "KJ" Jenkins

Ms. Kaitlyn Inez Jenkins, 20, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Huntsville, AL.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at St. Paul Greater Love Ministries, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Freddie Evans, officiating. Interment to follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Kaitlyn, affectionately known as "KJ" was born on July 16, 2002 in Columbus, GA to her parents, Gregory and Pearlie Jenkins.

Growing up in a godly home, KJ's spiritual roots were fostered at St. Paul Greater Love Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Freddie Evans. She accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member in the youth department and choir. Prior to leaving for college, KJ joined New Destiny Church International under the leadership of Pastor Dequindrae Hardnett. She was an active member of the NDCI's Choir and Youth Department.

KJ was a kind, loving and supportive young woman. She was a student at Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL studying Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence. She graduated from Central High School with honors in 2020 and Lawson State Community College with honors in 2022. She recently completed an internship with SMX and had accepted a part time job with the company for the Spring Semester.

She was also offered an internship with Northrop Grumman for the Summer 2023. KJ was a three sport athlete - volleyball, basketball and track. She loved to dance, hang out with friends and spend quality time with family; she was truly a light in the lives of so many and will continue to be. To know KJ was to love her.

She is survived by her mother, Pearlie Jenkins of Phenix City, AL; father, Gregory (Tonya) Jenkins of Columbus, GA; sister, Isia Jenkins of Phenix City, AL; grandmother, Mildred Jenkins of Phenix City, AL; grandfather, Robert B. (Katie) Lyles of Phenix City, AL; uncles, William (Bonita) Jenkins of Clarksville, TN and Adrian (Tracy) Lyles of Lato, AL; aunts, Betty Cochran, Trishia Miles, Shanna Williams, Sonia Lyles all of Phenix City, AL, Thalia (Lawrence) Hardin of Pittsview, AL, Trellis (Andra) Williams of Smiths Station, AL and Connie Dixon of Columbus, GA and a host of other family and friends.

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Loving Grace was sent for Kaitlyn Inez "KJ" Jenkins - January 18, 2023

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My condolences and prayers to the Jenkins family.

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Jerika Winborn sent Your Light Shines for Kaitlyn Inez "KJ" Jenkins - January 12, 2023

To the Jenkins family , we extend our deepest condolences to you all at this time. Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers can support you . With Love, Enticing

To the Jenkins Family, we offer our deepest condolences to you as you go through this difficult time! I pray GOD gives you the strength you need as you begin to heal! May KJ memories live on forever in all of us! ❤️
~Kimberly Seymore, Shantel & Kierra Wells

To the Jenkins family we extend our condolences. John and Bobbie Hunter

Sending condolences. I'm praying for you guys.
My earliest memories of Kaitlyn are from RES. She was an amazing student. She loved being in the choir with Mrs. Edmonds.❤️

My condolence goes out to the Jenkins Family just remember Weeping may endure for a Night but Joy coming in the morning Trust God and times like these Ricky Vivian Charisse Cedric Zyin and little Rae Rae the Chambers Family's

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you all at this time. KJ is the sweetest person that spreads genuine love around. I am glad to encounter someone so pure. I love you always, rest up sweet girl ❤️ -Ja'Meshia Williams

Remember Earth Has No Sorrows Heaven Can't and Want Heal. Much Love and Prayers To The Jenkins Family!!!

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Jenkins Family. I am so sorry for your loss...Constance Hunter

Sending my condolences to you all💐. KJ was and still is a great friend. She was the sweetest person anyone could ask for. Praying for strength and the lord's comfort. I love you sweet girl 💓 - Diamond McGilberry.

We Extend Our Deepest Condolences to Greg and The Jenkins Family...Our Thoughts and Prayers are With You.. Love The Perry's (Tammy) and Westrock Family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Gone too soon! My deepest sympathy to the family! May she rest in heavenly peace. Marsha Preer-Hunter

KJ was a sweet and kind person. I remember the days of KJ and I playing soccer as kids. Prayers to the family and may God bring them peace during this difficult time.( Jaslyn Still)

Sending our condolences to the Jenkins's family, May peace and comfort embrace you. Praying for your strength in the absence of this beautiful soul. From: THE STEM DEPARTMENT @ LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-Birmingham, Al. ❤️🙏🏾❤️

The Poole family loves all of you so much. KJ was a light in this world. She is such a beautiful young lady that honored the Lord in all that she did. She is truly worshiping her Savior and loving Him with all her being. Prayers are with you always! Shannon, Laura, Karlie, and Lexi Poole

Sending My Deepest Condolences to the Jenkins Family. Chelsea Arrington

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you all at this time. I pray peace and comfort for your family during and after this difficult time.- Adrienne Wiltshire

Praying for the Family, I pray that the Lord Comfort's Greg 🙏 - Brittney Clark - Rodgers Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Condolences to Greg and his family Brian Lancey

Praying for Greg and the Jenkins Family during this time of bereavement - Wanda Echols Brentwood, Tennessee

To the Jenkins family our prayers and condolences to you all. I pray that our Lord and saviorJesus Christ continue to give you all peace in this difficult time.

Greg I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to you Pearl, Isa and all of your family and friends. I pray that God gives you the strength you need to go on. I know it won't be easy ; I will keep you and your family in my prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Your cousin and classmate LaShone

My deepest condolences to the Jenkins family 🙏🏽
-Suzlevia Rutledge ❤️

Condolences to The Jenkins Family! Kaitlyn was such a sweet young lady. Praying god give the family strength during this difficult time.

So sorry for your lost my prayers are are with each and every of you. Diane seroyer

To the Jenkins family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Love, Sara Jean

My deepest Condolences to Greg and the Jenkins Family - Tina Echols

No words can explain my heartfelt condolences to you at this time Pearl, family and friends.I pray the peace of God surrounds you now and forever...may your beautiful daughter RIH.🕊️
Tammy Granison

Sending prayers and condolences to family, loved ones and friends. Sorry for your loss. From Robert and Michelle Smith

To the Jenkins Family 🙏🏾 Luke 23:43 "And he said to him, 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.'"
Sending prayers of peace and understanding! John 3:16. Catrena Laneys and Family!!!!!

The family has my deepest sympathy, and prayers for you all. God bless and keep you all in this time of need. Your friend and classmate. Donna sue Jones, Perkins

Kj I'm so hurt in lost of words you where a great friend and anyone that knew you was bless to have u as a friend you helped me in many ways in highschool I want forget you I'm sending love and prayers to the family of this beautiful soul Rest in heaven bby girl 🙏🏾🥺❤️

Praying for Greg and the Jenkins family during this difficult time 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Faye Staton

Our sincere condolences to the Jenkins family during your time of sorrow. Keeping you in our prayers. Jacqueline Knight and the Knight Family

MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYING FOR FOR GREG AND THE JENKINS😇 😇 🌹🌹 BEULAH MAE HAWKINS AND FAMILY

🙏🏽Praying for Greg and his family, For the Lord will never forsake you!❤️🌹🕊️ - Helen Washington

My condolences to Greg and the entire family....God bless!! Tabatha Denson

My deepest Condolences to Greg and the Jenkins Family. Mr. Reginald Haywood

Your beautiful smile and sweet spirit will truly be missed. Rest Well KJ💛 My heart and thoughts of comfort goes out to the Jenkins family. Love, L S Jones

My heart breaks. Kaitlyn was a beautiful soul, and it was a pleasure even knowing her. Prayers for her family. Coach Kevin

My condolence to The Jenkins Family today and always. My prayer is the strength of God is covering you all each day. Love, Trina M. Jackson

Praying for the family. May GOD strengthen and keep you all is my prayer. Mildred Dozier

PRAYING FOR GREG DURING THIS TIME - ALBERT WILLIAMS DOTHAN, ALABAMA

SENDING MY PRAYERS AND MY CONDOLENCES TO GREG JENKINS AND FAMILY. PRAYING GOD'S STRENGTH AND COMFORT FOR YOU ALL. SWEET REST PRECIOUS KAITLYN🕊️ JOHN 14 📖
GAIL D POLLARD (GRIGGS) FAMILY 💖R

Praying for Greg and the Jenkins Family, Jonathan Dimes Los Angeles, California

My Sincere Condolences to the Jenkins Family especially Greg and Tonya 💐🕊️💐🕊️💐🕊️ Mrs. Rita Jordan and Family, Savannah, GA

Sending my Condolences. Kaitlyn was full of such grace and love. Praying that Greg and his family is at peace during his time of bereavement. - Bryan O'niel

Praying that the Lord comforts Greg and the entire Jenkins family during this time. - Leslie Wright❤️🙏🏽

To the Jenkins Family, prayers and deepest condolences are extended to you. Words are few, I mourn with you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I recall meeting Kaitlyn last year during spring break at her mom's school of work(StMarys). Kaitlyn was there helping assisting her mother. 💖 Sweet Soul, praying praying for the family 💕🙏💜

Praying for Greg and the Jenkins during this time of bereavement, Wanda Barnes

Sending My Deepest Condolences to Greg and his family - Issac Price

My sympathetic condolences to Greg and theJenkins Family🕊️💐🕊️🙏🏽🕊️💐🕊️. I have always enjoyed Kaitlyn. Everywhere she went she would light up the room with that beautiful smile. You never heard anything bad about her. A young lady of such kindness and grace. - Tasha Davidson

Praying for your family from the Calhoun family

Praying for Greg and The Jenkins Family - Kelsi Nye

Praying for your beautiful family

My deepest condolences to Greg, Pearl, & Family.🙏🏿

Look to the hill"s from which cometh all our help knowing that all our help comes 🙏🏿 from the Lord. Vera Woods and Family.

We are truly shaken by the magnitude of your tragic loss and wish you solace in your grief. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
Mo Duncan & family

💐💐Praying for Greg and the Jenkins Family!💐💐 Love, Natasha Harris

Prayers 🙏 for the family love you all

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