Chris Marie Beaty Jenkins was born on August 24, 1970 to the late Christine Beaty and J.W. Sampson.

Chris grew up in the Biloxi Community and was a 1988 graduate of Newton High School. She worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for many years. She also worked at Louisiana-Pacific for several years. Chris was a faithful member of the Biloxi C.M.E. Church and worked in the Cafeteria as well as help out with any other tasks for the church when needed.

Chris was currently employed as a Cafeteria Worker with Newton Independent School District for the last 4 years. Chris loved to cook and was famous for her teacakes. She had a great passion with the kids in the community as well as at the school.

Chris was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, Jimmy Wayne Samuel, and her beloved husband Kaven Jenkins.

Chris leaves to mourn and cherish her memories: A Daughter Kanitra Beaty; a Son Kevin Tyrrell Jenkins; a step-daughter Alexis (Kevin) Augustine; Two (2) grandsons Zy'Ryn and Khylen; Two (2) granddaughters Genesis and Everleigh. A special young lady that she loved like a Daughter, Marie Morales, and her kids that was treated just like her Grandkids Jeremiah, Jaxson, and Emaleigh. Four (4) Sisters: Jerazine (Milton) Hughey, Slyvia Rosemon, Sandra (Jerry) Freeman, Aretha "Lenay" Beaty (Andy); Three (3) Brothers: Elvis Samuel, Patrick Samuel, Stewart "W.J." (Sarah) Samuel; One (1) Uncle: Arnold (Genevia) Beaty: Three (3) Aunts: Bertha Gosey, Debbie Faye (Goree II), Francis Beaty; and a host of family and friends that will truly miss her.