Colette E. Jenkins

Colette Elizabeth Jenkins born Oct 21, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to Coble Jenkins and Esther Jenkins. She departed this life on January 23, 2026 at the age of 69, surrounded by her loved ones and family.

Colette attended Milo Elementary, Everett Junior High, and Central High School.

She entered the medical field at a young age, securing a position at the Columbus State Institute. She then joined Ross Laboratories and later Big Bear Warehouse. Her passion for medical landed her back into nursing, where she became a nursing assistant.

She was renowned as the music enthusiast who had a profound passion for music and socializing; her passing will be deeply felt.

She is preceded in death by her father, Coble Jenkins, mother Esther Jenkins, and brother Richard Jenkins Sr.

She is survived by her one and only son, Carlos Jenkins; daughters, Markeita (Dwayne) Hutchinson and Montoya Jenkins; 12 grand kids; 17 great- grandkids; brothers, Warren Jenkins and Wayne Jenkins; lovely sisters, Frances (Alan) Fisher, Roberta Jenkins and Nancy (Michael) Ghee.

Loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special Acknowledgment to granddaughter in love Munna and Uncle Alan Fisher.