Fannie Lou Arthur Jenkins, 83, of Flatwoods, peacefully passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 after a long illness at the home of her daughter Bobbie, surrounded by her and several grandchildren. Fannie was born March 27, 1934, in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee to the late Joseph and Hazel Cox Arthur.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Shelvy “Shag” Jenkins, sisters Lucille Huffman, Betty Sparks, Shirley Proctor, and brother Paul “Butch“ Arthur.

Fannie was a former employee of Bellefonte Hospital. She loved sewing, quilting, and crafting.

Fannie is survived by her two daughters, Bobbie ( Eddie) Thomas of Flatwoods, Billie (Keith) Mason of Ohio; two sons, James “Jim” Jenkins, Jr. of Florida, Joseph “Joe” Jenkins of Ashland; a brother Robert “Bob” Arthur of Ockachobee, Florida; one sister, Ruth Ramey of Lewisburg, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

Funeral Services will be 1 P.M. Monday, November 27, 2017 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY., with Rev. Tom Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, KY. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 11 A.M. until the funeral hour. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ashland Community Hospice or an Alzheimer Association of your choice.

Online condolences can be left for the family and friends at www.carmanfuneral.com