Frances Ruth Poynter Jenkins, 70, wife of 40 years to Wayne Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her home. Born May 17, 1947 in Lexington, Frances was the daughter of the late William and Juanita Cawby Poynter.

Frances formerly lived in "Little Texas" in Lexington prior to moving to Lawrenceburg. She was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg and formerly worked as a cashier for Redi Mart, a dental office receptionist, and for Bluegrass Energy.

Along with her husband, Frances is survived by five children, Kirk Turner, Troy Turner of Lexington, Lesha Turner of Lancaster, Angela (Romeo) Welch of Nicholasville, and Anthony Jenkins of Lawrenceburg; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Dell (Sol) Gomes of Florida and Debbie Poynter of Winchester. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Aly Welch.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18 ^th beginning at 1:30 at the Freedom Baptist Church, 1010 Powell Taylor Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY. Burial will follow in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County, KY. Visitation will be held prior to services from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Freedom Baptist Church.

Memorials are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com