Jennie Jenkins Craig Stroupe

Jennie Jenkins Craig Stroupe, 78, of Marion, gained her angel wings on October 24, 2026 with her family by her side.

She was born on May 22, 1948 to the late Allen Woodrow Jenkins, Sr. and Thelma Searcy Jenkins. She was born in Buncombe County and was raised in the Oakley area.

She held various jobs in her lifetime. Later in life, she was a homemaker and housekeeper to many clients. She loved her family unconditionally. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her fried chicken.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Richard Craig, Jr. and Leroy Stroupe; daughter, Charlotte Moore King; sister, Edna Marie “Polly” King (Richard); and her twin sons, Ronnie and Donnie.

She is survived by her three sons, Mark Moore of Asheville, Richard Craig, III of Candler, and Scott Brian Craig, Sr. (Donna) of Marion; her brother, Allen Woodrow Jenkins, Jr. (Susan) of Asheville; two sisters, Thelma Davis (Larry) of Asheville and Linda Haynes (John) of Nebo; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren with one due in March; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her special fur baby, Little Bit.

She will truly be missed by many.

Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Memorial Park, 392 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711, on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Marcus Stump will officiate.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her daughter-in-law, Donna Craig, for taking great care of her.