Betty Darlean Traylor Jenkins, 85, of New Boston, OH., formerly of South Shore, KY., went to be with her Lord Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab in Portsmouth, OH. She was born in Fullerton, KY., on April 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Charlie and Mellie Mathews Traylor.
She was a Christian and retired from Mitchel Lace in Portsmouth, OH., with 48 years of service.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Traylor, and Bill Traylor; three sisters, Edna Traylor, Louise Pennington, and Lavania Adkins; one daughter, Rita E. Curry and one grandson, Brent Adkins. Several Aunts, Uncles, and Mickey her cat she dearly loved.
Left behind to cherish her memory are two sons, Terry E. Jenkins, and James R. Curry; one brother, Mintford (Hazel) Traylor; three grandsons, Eric Curry, Jethro “Jettie” Jenkins, and Justin W. Hanley; two granddaughters, Nicole “Nickie” Stevens, and Brandy Dawn Brown; three great-grandsons, Gavin W. Hanley, Bryson D. Hanley, and Xric Curry. Along with several nieces and nephews who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be 1 P.M. Friday, July 7, 2023, at Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Pastor Mike Queen officiating. Burial will follow at Jamison Cemetery in Garrison, KY. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday at the funeral home from 12 P.M. until the service hour.
Online condolences can be left at www.mortonhuntfh.com
