Betty Jean Jenkins Price Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Jean Jenkins Price was born Saturday, May 18, 1940, in White Plains, NY, daughter of the late Charles Jenkins and the late Addie Johnson. Betty was raised by her grandmother, the late Julia Johnson. A graduate of White Plains High School, Class of 1958, she later attended Harrisburg Area Community College. After thirty-four years of dedicated service, Betty retired from the Commonwealth of PA, State Treasury Department, and after eight years of service, she retired as the Front Desk Clerk, Camp Curtin YMCA. Betty was a faithful member of New Anointed Christian Fellowship Ministries where she was baptized and served on the Honorary Mother’s Board as well as the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, #733, where she served as Past Vice President, past Chairperson of Committees and Drill Team Treasurer. BJ had a great love of family. She enjoyed family gatherings, attending family reunions in NY and NC, hosting and celebrating every holiday and supporting family members at their special events. She leaves the continuation of a family legacy of providing shelter to not just family, but also friends in need. BJ loved traveling to casinos throughout the northeast, cruises to the Caribbean’s and attending the Caribana Festival Parade in Toronto. In the last years, BJ’s greatest love became serving God, and she looked forward to the day she could return to church. In addition, she looked forward to going home to live with her oldest son. BJ will be remembered for her witty sense of humor, sharp tongue, fine choice of clothing, dancing, Flamingo Dancers, love of everything African, love of Gospel and Hip Hop Music (50 Cents was her favorite), international food and men, station wagons (including those with wooden sidings), her generosity, wise counsel and advice to others, and appreciation for the small blessings in life. On Thursday, September 10, 2020, at eighty years of age, Betty passed from labor to reward. Her life and legacy will be honored and cherished by two sons, David “Todd” Price (Elayne) of Steelton, PA, Deven A. Price of Harrisburg, PA; one sister, Joan Green Carelock of New Rochelle, NY; daughter/niece, Synseray Britton; granddaughter, Dalaina Price; step-children, Miles Price, Carla, Derek and Gary Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. BJ will be extremely missed by lifelong friends from New York, Pat Austin, Doris Jackson, Harriet Evans and Thomas O’Kane, and from Harrisburg, Elizabeth Jones, Theresa Wise and Rosa Lewis. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY YOUR NAME ALLOWING THE FAMILY TO KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM. ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW.

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Betty Jean Jenkins Price

May 18, 1940 - September 10, 2020