ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara Estelle Hathaway Jenkins, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Born in Pitt County on August 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James Fenton Hathaway and Eva Harris Hathaway. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jim Ervin Jenkins; son, Jim Ervin Jenkins, Jr.; brothers, Kenneth, David, Melvin, and Marvin Hathaway.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Joy Jenkins Goodwin, and husband, Ray, of Rocky Mount; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Floyd Hathaway and wife, Xyla; sisters, Carolyn McCullouch and Frances Hathaway; many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Joe Price officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.