Joyce Ruth Morris Jenkins, 85, of Alton, Missouri, passed away March 17, 2026, at her home in Alton. She was born May 21, 1940, in
Thomasville, Missouri, to Delbert C. (Check) and Sylvia Dotson Morris.
Joyce was united in marriage to Glen R. Jenkins on April 22, 1960, in Alton, Missouri. From their union they welcomed four sons: Randal Jenkins, Kevin Jenkins, Morris Jenkins, and Lyndal Jenkins.
Joyce lived a life defined by devotion to her family. She spent her years supporting her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
in every endeavor. She drove countless miles attending ball games, school events, graduations, and many other things supporting her family. Joyce was her family’s most dedicated fan.
Something very special to her was Jenkins Farms. Alongside Glen, she took pride in creating a place where her children and grandchildren could harvest deer and enjoy the outdoors together. She cherished every deer season, capturing memories by taking pictures of every deer harvested. Her home was the place her family would gather after a long day in the woods to eat her famous soups, which really turned into the highlight of every deer season.
A faithful servant of the Lord, she raised a God-fearing family and spent her life worshipping the Lord. Joyce regularly attended Alton Free Will Baptist Church of Alton, Missouri. She found great joy in attending gospel singings. Along with supporting her family on the court, she enjoyed watching Duke basketball and cheering on the Blue Devils. Above all, Joyce was
the happiest when her family was gathered, enjoying one another’s company.
Joyce is survived by her children; Randal (Kelly) Jenkins, of Van Buren, Missouri, Kevin (Kristie) Jenkins, of Batesville, Arkansas, Morris (Janine) Jenkins, of Alton, Missouri, and Lyndal Jenkins, of Annapolis, Missouri; her grandchildren, Riley (Sydney), Jaysa (Storm), Brady (Allison), Michia (Zach), Kessie (Hayden), Jenna, Landry (Sienna), Kamie; her great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Logan, Ezra, Hudson, Peyton, and Flora.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Glen R. Jenkins; her parents, Delbert and Sylvia Morris; and her two infant sisters, Alice Christine and Dorothy Ann.
In lieu of flowers Memorials can be sent to:
Gideons International
P.O. Box 404, Thayer, MO, 65791
~ OR ~
Alton School Foundation
Alton R-4 School Rt 72
Alton, MO, 65606
Memorials can be left at the Carter Funeral Home.
Services will be officiated by Brother Bob Wiggs and Brother Charles Trantham. Pallbearers will be Riley Jenkins, Brady Jenkins, Landry Jenkins, Hayden Seay, Zach Keith and Storm Estes.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will be the same day the Huddleston Cemetery of Alton, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc. – Thayer, MO
