Barbara Ann Jenkins Day, 93, of Southern Pines, went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 14th.
Born in Sneads Ferry, NC on February 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Pleasant Daniel Jenkins and Julia Ottoway Jenkins. Growing up at the coast, Barbara always loved the beach and good seafood; oysters and shrimp were some of her favorites. She had a strong faith and freely shared her love for Jesus with everyone she met. She was a long-time member of Beulah Hill Baptist Church and later became a founding member of Sandhills Assembly of God. Barbara’s compassion for others shone in all aspects of her life, having worked for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse in Cardiac Intensive Care at Moore Regional Hospital.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Celand Day, 3 brothers and son-in-law Rod Lunday. Barbara was the mother of Patty Lunday, Sherry Mack (Tom), Cindy McKenzie (Johnny) and Jonathan Day (Jenny). She is survived by her 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family is grateful for the compassion of the staff at Gracious Living in Southern Pines and for the loving care shown to Ms. Barbara by her caregivers: Monique, Nakita, Angela, Pat, Sherica, Sky, Mabel and Larry.
A celebration of her life will be held at Beulah Hill Baptist Church, 7400 Beulah Hill Church Rd., West End, on Friday, May 17th at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00-2:00. Family will be available to receive friends at other times at 189 Lunday Lane, Carthage.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sandhills Teen Challenge, Carthage, NC or Pilgrims Progress Safe House for Detox, Treatment and Addiction Recovery, http://www.pilgrimsprogressmoorecounty.com .
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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