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Gail Driver Jenkins age 51 of Smithville passed away at her residence Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born January 16, 1975, to her parents Shirley Driver and the late David Driver. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ophie Hayes. Gail was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Joe Jenkins of Smithville; two children, Jerricha Wilkins and (Charles Drake), Hunter Wilkens and (Coty Giddens); mother, Shirley Driver; sister, Jennie Driver and (Darrel Adkins); brother, Eugene Driver; grandkids, Lakiah Drake, Zariyah Drake, Calla Vickers, Ty Vickers and Stetson Wilkins; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Becky Knowles. Graveside services and interment will be 3 PM Monday, April 13, 2026, at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery. The family ask in lieu of flowers; donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Jenkins family.
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