Hazel Jenkins July 9, 1924 - June 19, 2014

Hazel Jenkins, age 89 of Sparta, Missouri passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday, June 19, 2014 in her home. She was born July 9, 1924 at Chadwick the daughter of Charley and Rinda (Hall) Allen. On September 12, 1940 she was united in marriage to Basil Jenkins and this union was blessed with three children. Hazel was a longtime pastor and faithful servant who brought meaningful services and messages to numerous local churches and revivals. She enjoyed her inspirational life and directing people to salvation with the Lord. Hazel was also a homemaker who enjoyed canning her vegetables, quilting, and gardening. She will be sadly missed by her family as a devoted wife and mother. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, one son Warren James, two brothers and five sisters. She is lovingly survived by her husband Basil; a son Gene Jenkins and wife Johnnye of Texas; a daughter Janet Davidson and husband Ron of Sparta; three grandchildren, one step-grandchild, six great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, other caring relatives and many friends. Graveside Funeral services for Hazel will be 2:00pm Monday, June 23, 2014 in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, Missouri. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com