Ms. Ammie Jenkins

On Saturday October 25, 2025 our beloved Ammie Lee McRae Jankins entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at First Health Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Ammie was born on May 28, 1941 in Harnett County, the oldest of seven children of Addie Mae Cole McRae and Neill McRae, Sr. Ammie touched a lot of lives with her God given gift to serve others. She was known for her love, compassion, generosity, and unforgettable smile. For many years and up to her passing she was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Soring Lake, NC. She graduated from Ann Chestnutt High School in Fayetteville, NC and was the first African American to attend High Point College in 1962 after desegregation. While enrolled she was a member of the university's "Tower Players" where she once appeared in Tennessee William's "A Streetcar Named Desire." After college and before returning home, she had a successful career as a computer programmer and businesswoman opening Spa Lifestyle, a day spa in Durham, NC. Ammie was a leading voice in North Carolina, championing black farming and landownership and was the founder and Executive Director of the Sandhills Family Heritage Association at age 60. The SFHA has service leaning projects for students, which allows them to develop business and life management skill. She is the author of two books entitled "Preserving Our Family Heritage" and "Healing from the Land," in which she explores her findings concerning the independence and self-sufficiency of land ownership and its associated communities. Ammie is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Rutha Mae McRae and Patricia McRae Ballard; and nephew, James Lewis McRae. To cherish her memories she leaves her children: Cassandra Jenkins Bush and Jason Jenkins (Karla); grandchildren: Brylan and Kiara (Cassandra), Metthew, Bastian, and Mila (Jason); her siblings: Josephine McRae (Janice), and Jimmy Lee McRae (Patricia) ; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers Ammie would have desired donations to the Sandhills Family Heritage Association which was her life's work for many years as the founder and Former Executive Director.

Ms. Ammie Jenkins

May 28, 1941 - October 25, 2025