Betty (Qualls) Ward Jenkins

Betty S. (Qualls) Ward Jenkins, 93, of Henderson, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Lucy Smith King Care Center.

She was born in Henderson County on September 12, 1932 to Charles and Blanche Qualls.

Betty worked at the PVA office and was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Temple, which later became Grace Point Church. Her life was rooted in a strong Christian faith, and she found joy on the golf course.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Robert “Bobby” Ward and Paul Jenkins; son, Monte Ward; daughter, Suzan Mitchell; son-in-law, Sherman “Butch” Mitchell; grandson, Aaron Mitchell; and siblings, Mary Hallmark, Dorothy Gibson, Thelma Poland, Georgia Roy, Helen Chapman, Margie Qualls, and Charles Qualls, Jr.

Survivors include her son, Randy (Tracey) Ward of Danville, KY; daughter-in-law, Martha Ward; brother, William “Bill” (Marilyn) Qualls; grandchildren, Chris (Danielle) Mitchell, Allison (Andy) Conner, Melissa Allinder, Tyler Ward, Jackson Ward, and Ellie Ward; great grandchildren, Garrett Allinder, Claire Allinder, Dylan Mitchell, Alana Conner, Charlee Mitchell, and Drew Conner.

Private services will be scheduled at a later date.

Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson is handling arrangements.