Gearldeen Adams Jenkins

Gearldeen Adams Jenkins, age 91, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1933, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Bruce Adams and Mamie (Soloman) Williams. Gearldeen was a devoted Christian and member of Victory Baptist Church, in Valdosta, since the 1970’s. She enjoyed planting and growing flowers, painting ceramics, and most of all, she loved her family. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leyon Jenkins, brother, Carl Adams, brother, Earl Adams, brother, Wilton Adams, brother, Julius Williams, sister, Annie Ray, and sister, Yvonne Porter.
Her survivors include her son, Wayne Bruce Putnam and wife Liz of Fairbanks, Alaska; son, Robert Franklin Putnam of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter, Valerie Jane Jenkins and husband Carl of Valdosta, Georgia; sister, Madeline Condrey of Columbus, Georgia; sister, Clementine Miller and husband Charles of Valdosta, Georgia; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many special friends.
A special thanks to the staff of Heart of Hospice for their compassionate care.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in the Valdosta chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Victory Baptist Church of Valdosta, Georgia. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Jenkins family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.