Christine Jenks

Christine Jenks of Little River passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his namesake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.                        Psalm 23 KJV

Mrs. Christine Vereen Parker Jenks was born on January 19, 1936, to the late Morris Jefferson and Ellen Lewis Vereen in the Wampee Community. She entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2024, at home with her great-granddaughter, Julia, by her bedside. This has been her home for the last fifty years.

                She was converted at the age of twelve and was baptized in the Galivants Ferry River near Aynor, SC. She joined St. Matthew MB Church and sang on the Junior Choir until she moved away in 1958.

In July 1974, Christine returned to the Wampee Community and joined Mt. Pleasant MB Church under the leadership of Pastor Reverend Joe H Keel. She sang with the senior choir ministry, usher ministry, and organized the youth choir.  Under Sister Jenks’ leadership, the youth choir was able to travel and sing at many different locations including the TV station in Wilmington, NC.  Sister Jenks also helped organize Women's Day.

                In 1989 the Jenks moved their membership to Chesterfield MB Church where she has faithfully remained.  She worked with the usher’s ministry, was a missionary devotional leader, was president of the youth choir for five years, (forty-five children), a member of the mass choir, The Shepherd Support Ministry, President of the Hymnal Choir, Sunday School secretary and teacher, served as superintendent for one year, and the Food Ministry.

She believed and loved working for her master.   Her quotes are:

 “It is not in vain because payday is coming after a while.”

“Thank God for calling me into ministry,” and “Please be blessed in all you do” CVJ.

                She was preceded to the grave by her parents, her husband, Ulysses Jenks who passed away on May 5, 1997; seven brothers: Adam, Rulle, Lenwood, Ossie, Willie, Eugene, and Frank Vereen; five sisters: Fannie Bell Livingston, Ola Fore, Earlean Hemingway, Ida Steele, and Barbara Bellamy.

                She leaves to cherish her memories; three sons, Raymond Parker, Eddie, and Larry Jenks; one granddaughter, Denise Bright; three great-granddaughters, Julia Bright, Lori Jenks, and Laura Known; one great-grandson, Michael Bright; five grandchildren, and a host of cousins,  nieces, nephews, and other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  There will be a viewing 1 hour prior to the service. Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, North Strand Chapel.

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