Obituary for Leslie Bryant (Jenkins)
Leslie Jenkins Bryant, 51, of Kingsland, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at home under the care of Heartland Hospice of Brunswick, GA.
She was born October 16, 1970, to George Jenkins, Sr. and the late, Janie M. Jenkins in St. Mary's, GA. Leslie received her education at Camden County High School and graduated in the Class of 1988. She was a member of the Wheeler Street Church of God, where she served faithfully as the photographer/videographer and performed administrative duties for the Church.
Leslie had a very successful career as a Cosmetologist from 1991 – 2004. She took much love and pride in owning her salon, Imaginations Hair Salon, where she gained many faithful clients. She also took up photography, which started out as a hobby, but became a profession. Leslie really enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Leslie was preceded in death by her mother, Janie M. Jenkins.
Those left to cherish her memories include: her loving and devoted husband of 17 years, David Bryant, one daughter, Jalaina Montgomery of Kingsland, GA; two sons, Justin Mobley of Atlanta, GA and Dylan Bryant of Kingsland, GA.; a stepson, David Rivers of Wilmington, North Carolina; her father, George Jenkins, Sr., St. Marys, GA; two grandchildren, Makenzie Montgomery and Nevaeh “Miss Mittens” Montgomery; three sisters, Sara Deneen (Michael) McCoy of Macclenny, FL, Melissa Jenkins of Atlanta, GA, and Victoria Dawson of Jacksonville, FL; three brothers, George Jenkins Jr. of St. Mary’s, GA, Dwain (Andrea) Addison of Natchez, Mississippi, and Shawn (LaShonda) Marsh of Kingsland, GA; mother-in-law, Joann Bess of Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Stacie (Timothy) Bryant of Jacksonville, FL; brothers-in-law, Carey (Michella) Bryant of Huntsville, AL, and Allen Bryant of Jacksonville, FL; special friends, Tomeka Livingston and Shirelle Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A viewing will be held at Wheeler Street Church of God, 900 Wheeler Street, St. Marys, Ga 31558 on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4-6 pm
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Ga.
* Everyone planning to attend services are asked to wear your mask to aid in the prevention and spread of Covid-19.
She was born October 16, 1970, to George Jenkins, Sr. and the late, Janie M. Jenkins in St. Mary's, GA. Leslie received her education at Camden County High School and graduated in the Class of 1988. She was a member of the Wheeler Street Church of God, where she served faithfully as the photographer/videographer and performed administrative duties for the Church.
Leslie had a very successful career as a Cosmetologist from 1991 – 2004. She took much love and pride in owning her salon, Imaginations Hair Salon, where she gained many faithful clients. She also took up photography, which started out as a hobby, but became a profession. Leslie really enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Leslie was preceded in death by her mother, Janie M. Jenkins.
Those left to cherish her memories include: her loving and devoted husband of 17 years, David Bryant, one daughter, Jalaina Montgomery of Kingsland, GA; two sons, Justin Mobley of Atlanta, GA and Dylan Bryant of Kingsland, GA.; a stepson, David Rivers of Wilmington, North Carolina; her father, George Jenkins, Sr., St. Marys, GA; two grandchildren, Makenzie Montgomery and Nevaeh “Miss Mittens” Montgomery; three sisters, Sara Deneen (Michael) McCoy of Macclenny, FL, Melissa Jenkins of Atlanta, GA, and Victoria Dawson of Jacksonville, FL; three brothers, George Jenkins Jr. of St. Mary’s, GA, Dwain (Andrea) Addison of Natchez, Mississippi, and Shawn (LaShonda) Marsh of Kingsland, GA; mother-in-law, Joann Bess of Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Stacie (Timothy) Bryant of Jacksonville, FL; brothers-in-law, Carey (Michella) Bryant of Huntsville, AL, and Allen Bryant of Jacksonville, FL; special friends, Tomeka Livingston and Shirelle Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A viewing will be held at Wheeler Street Church of God, 900 Wheeler Street, St. Marys, Ga 31558 on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4-6 pm
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Ga.
* Everyone planning to attend services are asked to wear your mask to aid in the prevention and spread of Covid-19.