Novalee Heaven Jenkins

Novalee Heaven Jenkins, 19 months old, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at her home.

Nova is survived and will be missed by her mother, Brooke Lane; father, Nathan Jenkins; brothers, King Jenkins and Nathan Jenkins, Jr.; grandmothers, Tina Johnson and Melissa Atkins; grandpa, Billy Jenkins; grandfather, David Lane; great-grandmothers, Lynne Lane and Theresa Kirkland; great-grandfather, Stanley Lane; cousins, Phoenix Lane, Forest Lane, Violet Godbee, Kynleigh Moon, and Wyatt Jenkins; aunts and uncles, Brianna Lane, Savannah Atkins, Caleb Jenkins, Nicky Johnson, and Taylor Mitchell.

Nova was everyone’s starlight. She had the brightest smile and blue eyes. She enjoyed playing on her swing set and spending time with King. Nova loved baby dolls, as well as playing with Bubbles, and of course, Ms. Rachel! She will be missed.

Matthew 19:14 “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”

The visitation will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The funeral to honor Nova's life will be on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Gateway Church located at 1702 Pine Barren Road, Bloomingdale, Georgia.  Burial will follow at Eldora Baptist Church Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444