Mack & Ada Graham

Wille Mae (Graham) Jenkins

When Wille Mae Graham was born on August 3, 1920, in Forrest City, Arkansas, her father, Mack, was 40 years of age, and her mother, Ada, was 38.
Born: August 03, 1920

St Francis County, Arkansas, USA

Died: Febuary 2, 1992

Malden, Dunklin, Missouri, USA

Husband: Love would find her in many seasons.

Wille Mae married General Pershing Hawes; to this union, three children were born: Mary Beatrice (Bea) Hawes, Irene Victoria (Vicky) Hawes, and Doris Helen (Helen) Hawes.

In another season, love returned through her union with Leroy Jenkins. From this marriage, five children were born: one son, Thomas Lee (TL) Jenkins, and four daughters—Raye Evelyn (Raye) Jenkins, Carolyn Patricia (Carol) Jenkins, Lynnette Marie (Lynnie/Lynnette) Jenkins, and Janice Delores Jenkins, who sadly passed away just one month and five days after her birth.

Children: 8
  1. Mary Beatrice (Bea) Hawes: 

  2. Irene Victoria (Vicky) Hawes

  3. Helen Hawes: May 9, 1940

  4.  TL Jenkins: August 25, 1947 - March 2, 2008

  5. Raye Jenkins Stone

  6. Carol Jenkins Mathies: 

  7. Lynnette Jenkins: 

  8. Janice Jenkins (passed before 1st. birthday)

Step Into Willie’s World!

Willie Mae Jenkins

She lived with deep love, quiet strength, and a heart big enough to hold generations. Willie Mae’s story is one of resilience and grace—woven through the lives she nurtured and the joy she left behind. Step into her legacy and feel the warmth she gave so freely.

Wille Mae & Leroy Jenkins

Wille's Branch

"Beloved faces woven into the tapestry of our family."
with Carolyn and Helen
Wille Mae Jenkins

Family Album

Photographs that captures precious moments and memories!