Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Psalm 119:33
Vivian Joann Jenkins entered this world on June 10, 1947, being the fourth child of seven born to the late Louis and Alice Jenkins in Pineville, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. She furthered her education by completing the cosmetology program at Trident Technical schools. After which, she pursued theological studies at the Cummins Seminary Institute in Summerville, SC.

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.  Proverbs 10:31
Vivian entered into holy matrimony on May 23, 1970. She married the love of her life, William J. White and to this union three children were born, one of which preceded her in death, Falonza Keith White.

Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalm 119:34
Vivian's religious pursuits began at an early age where she attended and was confirmed as a member of Redeemer Reformed Episcopal Church under the pastorate of Reverend John L. Aiken. Under his ministry, she loved to attend Sunday School Classes and Summer Bible School. After graduating from high school, she relocated to New York/New Jersey and joined New Hope Baptist Church where she was a member of the Gospel Choir and participated avidly in Sunday school. She also served as a member of the Usher Board. After returning home to South Carolina, she supported her husband faithfully in every church he served. She traveled and participated in many Diocesan, General Council, and Anglican Church in North America functions. Additionally, she served as the past president of the Minister's Wives Alliance. Recently, she attended the Global Anglican Future Conference held in Jerusalem, Israel (GAFCON).

Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. Proverbs 3:17
Vivian had a heart for children. She taught Sunday school for many years at New Bethel Reformed Episcopal Church. In addition, she worked with the Child Development Program and JK Gourdine Elementary School.

Vivian was compassionate, caring and kind. She was known by her family and friends as Mrs. "Fix It". She was constantly trying to resolve problems and situations for others. She was willing to lend a helping hand whenever she could. She loved gardening; her passion was planting and watching things grow. One of her favorite past-times was baking and preparing meals for her family. She was an avid reader of the Bible and other religious books.

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Psalm 25:1, 2a
Today it grieves our heart to come and lay to rest our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, relative and friend. On the evening of June 24, 2018, Vivian crossed the threshold of death and entered into God's loving comfort and care. Despite the pain and anguish we are feeling, we believe Vivian is fully enjoying the joy of the Lord in His presence.

Lord, I will thank you with all my heart. Psalm 138:1
She leaves behind to cherish her memories: her beloved husband, William J. White; daughter, Shalonda (Ike) White; son, Da'Shane White; grandchildren, Arnetia Smalls and Matthew Horton; great-grands, Kaelynn Way and Cali-Rae Joseph; siblings, Louis Jenkins, Jr. (Emma), Dorothy Jenkins, Willa Mae Anderson (Leroy), Louis Edward "Gene" Jenkins, Gloria Taylor (Carlton) and Estelle Jackson (Roman); sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley (Heyward) Manigault, Annie Bell (James) Gaillard, John (Billie Jean) White and Vernon (Roberta) White; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a very close and loving church family.