Sandra Taylor Jenkins, born on March 21, 1945, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. She was born on March 21, 1945, to John and Lodie Taylor.
Sandra is survived by her two daughters, Renea (Terry) Leachman and Shea Nix; grandchildren, Carleigh (Robert) Mata, Caitlin Nix, Christen Leachman, Jennifer Nix, and Cara Leachman; great-grandchildren, Katie Mata, Chase Mata, Colt Mata, Maci Mata, and Lodie Ragon; along with great-great-grandchild, Waylon Schmitz.
In her earlier years, Sandra graduated from Calhoun City High School and attended Northwest Community College for a year. She was a member of Ellard Baptist Church. She had a passion for yard work and cooking and loved spending time outdoors.
A public viewing will take place on January 10, 2026, at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce, Mississippi, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Funeral services will be held in the Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM with Bro. Kevin Chrestman officiating. Following the services, Sandra will be laid to rest at Pinecrest Memorial Garden in Calhoun City, Mississippi.
Serving as pallbearers are Colt Mata, Chase Mata, Robert Mata, John Brower, Trey Brower, Joe Edmondson, and John Harrison.
Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Jenkins; father, John Thomas Taylor; mother, Lodie Nicols Taylor; son, Thomas "Tony" Weaver; granddaughter, Caylee Beth Leachman; and brothers, Larry Taylor, Bobbie Taylor, and Keith Taylor.
Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Jenkins' family during this time.
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