BORN

1977

DIED

2013

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Ka-Tasha Jenkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2013.

Ka-tasha Willette Jenkins, 35 of Portland, Oregon passed away Tuesday, July 30 2013, at home in Gresham, Oregon. She was born on August 2, 1977 in Portland, Oregon to Walter and Joyce Jenkins.

Ka-Tasha is survived by her parents, Walter and Joyce Jenkins, Grandmother; LuAudrey Starnes of Portland, Oregon and Flo Mae Jenkins of Summerville, South Carolina.

Ka-Tasha leaves to mourn her passing, George and Rebecca Jenkins, George and Annie May Jones, David Jenkins, Naomi Jenkins, Marie Werley, Janette Jenkins, Doris Jenkins, Beatrice Washington, all from St. Stephens, South Carolina.

Bill and Loni Myrick Cox from Kansas City, Kansas; Jan Starnes (United Kingdom) Portland, Oregon; Ron Casciato from Portland, Oregon; and a host of cousins and man, many friends.

Ka-Tasha was preceded in death by her grandparents Jon Iven Starnes of Portland, Oregon; and George and Ida Jenkins of St. Stephen's, South Carolina.

At the age of 11, Ka-Tasha moved to Germany with her Aunt Jan. There Ka-Tasha received 22 academic awards, ran in the Junior Olympics, winning a third place medal in track and field. Ka-Tasha was a proud member of the soccer and cheerleading team in Germany.

Despite the many obstacles in Ka-Tasha's Life, she graduated from Estacada High School and enrolled at Warner Pacific College, majoring in Criminology. Ka-Tasha was three credits shy of graduation.

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October 28, 2013

Robyn Lill

I was Ka-Tasha's upstairs neighbor for about 5 or 6 years and while I didn't get to know her extremely well I definitely saw all the wonderful traits these other friends have shared. Such a sweet and wonderful person. You will be greatly missed by so many.

August 16, 2013

Danielle Peterson

You were my best friend at Three Lynx, I have never stopped thinking of you.

August 12, 2013

Jamie boyd wallace

Meeting you in middle school and being friends with you was the greatest blessing I could ever ask for. Your heart was bigger than the world and your love for everyone was amazing. You will always be remembered. Tell my mom hi for me and keep the party going in heaven til we all meet again. Love you.

August 12, 2013

Nichole Perkins (Montgomery)

You and your dad have always been a part of my mother & I. The pain I feel for being so far away and not able to hug on you before you left us...it hurts. My children would of adored you as much as I did growing up. You are now with many others I still and will always hold dear to my heart and soul. I hope now that you are at peace...that you guide my family through their living days with your angelic presence. Love you-see you in a few lady.

August 10, 2013

Evetta Hankins

I met Ka-Tasha at Care Center East a few years ago, & from that moment on we were instant friends. Ka-Tasha was the kind of person that lit up a room when she enter the room, She was a real inspiration in my life & I will miss her dearly; She will always hold a special place in my heart. Be at rest Sweet Angel!!!!! You will never be forgotten.

August 7, 2013

To The Family of Ka-Tasha Jenkins,

I really enjoyed getting to know Ka-Tasha. I was impressed with her independence and her stong expression of love for her family.


It was a real pleasure for me to accompany Ka-Tasha when she decided to assist in helping to take care of business matters for her grandmother.

Please know my prayers are for the Family at this time. Know that the memories of the times you shared will remain with you forever.

She was an amazing young Lady!

God Bless!

Patricia Dobbins
Portland, Oregon

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