Michele Jenkins

Michele “Mooch” Jenkins

June 11, 1964 - May 17, 2026

Michele “Mooch” Jenkins, 61, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence.

Born June 11, 1964, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Tom and Linda (Stevens) Jenkins.

Mooch graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School.

She enjoyed photography, playing video games, all new technology, her cat, Thumper, and spending time with her nieces and nephews, who were like children to her.

Mooch was a member of the Friendly Bible Church.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother, Linda Jenkins; siblings, Tommy (Lisa) Jenkins, George (Tara) Jenkins, and Tim (Chasity) Jenkins; nieces and nephews, Amanda (Mary Ann) Finney, Crystal (Brad Myers) Jenkins, Melissa (Chris) Pavey, Olivia (Josh) Brooks, Owen Jenkins, Tyler Jenkins, Otto Jenkins, and Elijah Jenkins; great-nieces and great-nephews, Carson Russell, Darah Russell, Cameron Russell, Zeke Myers, Zoey Myers, Zayden Myers, Jubilee Pavey, Killian Pavey, and one on the way; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Jenkins and nephew, George Jenkins II.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Limestone Chapel of George Funeral Care at 527 15th Street in Bedford, with Pastor Tim Jenkins and George Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Carlton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour on Thursday at the Limestone Chapel.

The family requests friends and family wear purple to the service to honor Mooch.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.limestonechapel.net.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Derek and Abby George of the Limestone Chapel of George Funeral Care at 527 15th Street in Bedford.