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Barbara J. Jenkins, 71

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Barbara J. Jenkins, age 71, of Globe, Arizona passed away on Sept. 7, 2022 at her home in Globe. She was born May 27, 1951 in Canastota, New York. Barb was raised on a dairy farm in upstate New York.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Shirley Van Dusen, and her husband Ernie Jenkins.

She is survived by her son Chris Madaras (Caitlin), her brother Rick Van Dusen (Hind), her sisters Annie (Dennis) Lasher and Kathy Lichort (Bob), her grandchildren Rylan and Kyler, her longtime companion Glenn Kahler and her dog Boris.

The family would like to thank Thema Health Services, Globe Fire Department and Central Heights Baptist Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sept. 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Central Heights Baptist Church.

Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.