Maxine Jenkins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maxine Jenkins of Peoria, Illinois, born in Tchula, Mississippi, who passed away on July 30, 2024 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maxine Jenkins to pay them a last tribute.
As Maxine departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Maxine. Though Maxine may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Josephine Whitaker and Doyal Banks; her son Willie Jenkins; and her brothers, Clarence Whitaker of Robert Greer, L. C and McArthur Whitaker.
She is survived by: her children, Darren Cross (Ketra) of Peoria, IL, Jeffery Jenkins of Peoria, IL and Daphne Cross-Sephus of Peoria, IL; and her siblings, Roy Whitaker of Peoria, IL, Ernest Whitaker and Deborah Whitaker of Peoria, IL. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
