Velma Allen Jenkins

Velma Allen Jenkins passed away October 5, 2011 after an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1934, and raised in Sautee-Nachoochee Valley, Georgia. After completing high school, Velma earned her diploma in nursing from Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. In 1970 she graduated Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Anesthesia. After scoring highest on the national board of certification, she worked at the V.A. Hospital as a CRNA until her retirement in 1995. Velma is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cona Allen, her sisters, Cynthia McPherson, Inez Talent, and Ruth Holcomb. She is survived by her husband Charles Jenkins, her sister Frankie Allen, her son Gary Gettis and his wife, Margaret; her daughter Joy Hutto and her husband Mike. In addition she is survived by her five granddaughters, Misty Costello (Michael), Katie Edwards (Andy), Meghan Pate (Andy), Caroline Huffaker (Clay), and Abby and two great-grandchildren, Austin Gary, and Avi-Kate. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Saturday, October 8, 2011 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate. Interment will follow in Old Nacoochee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.