We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carol Jenkins Barnett, Danielle Drummond, President and CEO of Lakeland Regional Health, said in an emailed statement. WebParis, TX. Now the company has the distinction of getting a chapter in The 100 Best Places to Work In America while fighting several lawsuits arguing that the company systematically has denied women and minorities pathways to promotion. There was an error deleting this problem. The response was that the owner was not available due to a critical business consultation, but Jenkins could hear the owner talking on the telephone about his golf game. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She had a real kindred heart for the elderly, as does her sister, Julie (Jenkins Fancelli). You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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Jenkins and perhaps Polk Countys most influential philanthropist, Carol often remarked on her admiration for famed conservationist and diver Jacques Cousteau; her own experiences diving imbued her with a great love for animals and the natural world, inspiring her support of conservation organizations such as the Florida Aquarium, the Mote Marine Laboratory, the Georgia Aquarium, and the Lowry Park Zoo. The open dairy cases were custom designed, and freezers offered frozen food. Retired Lakeland City Manager Tony Delgado shared his reaction in a comment on The Ledger's Facebook post. Dec. 12th, 2021 Yesterday, funeral services were held for Carol Jenkins Barnett, former Chair and President of Publix Super Markets Charities, and daughter of Publix founder, George W. Jenkins, and Anne MacGregor Jenkins. Retired Lakeland City Manager Tony Delgado shared his reaction in a comment on The Ledger's Facebook post. Carol Barnett is also survived by three grandchildren, Raleigh, Birdie and Zoey. We are thankful for Jenkins was president of Super Market Institute, FMI's predecessor, from 1961 to 1963. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016. A Lakeland native, Barnett began working for Publix in 1972 as a cashier at a store in the Grove Park Shopping Center, the company said. Barnett was the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George Jenkins. That resulted from the largest donation ever made to the hospital, one that Barnett announced on Mothers Day in 2016. By keeping his store well-stocked and clean, Jenkins saw his sales more than quadruple in less than a year. The state of Florida named him a Great Floridian in 2011,[19][20] and the Florida Independent Business Association named him a "Florida Business Legend" for September, 2011.[21]. George was born July 13, 1941, in Paris, TX to George Jenkins and Try again. Publix was rated tops in the nation in 1993 in customer service by Consumer Reports. Carol led the way as an exemplar of positive and transformative communal leadership. Lawton Chiles, a Lakeland native who knew Jenkins all his life. Ultimately, she returned to Lakeland to attend Florida Southern College, where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business and Marketing in 1979. Carol was so instrumental in moving Lakeland, community education and philanthropy efforts forward. A native of Warm Springs, Ga., he moved from Winter Haven to Lakeland 70 years ago. "For George, the supermarket was never just a place to make money but a place to build the kind of organization that gives back to the community and creates an atmosphere where employees feel good about what they're doing," he said. However, his boss was convinced that a fortune could be made in the south Florida land boom. The workers employment contract specifies confidential arbitration in any dispute, but a court document says this one is different. Make sure that the file is a photo. Carol Jenkins Barnett was 65. He founded his first store in nearby Winter Haven in 1930. The pair grew closer through their involvement with the Junior League of Greater Lakeland. He kept 13 for himself and sold four to friends. 5 things top news: Cub Foods avoids first-ever strike, Kroger, Albertsons may need to divest even more stores, Thoughts on the Kroger, Albertsons merger (Part 1). He was founder of Publix Super Markets Inc. and member of First United Methodist Church, Lone Palm Golf Club, Lakeland Yacht & Country Club and Augusta National Golf Club. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Young Jenkins stayed behind to sell the remaining inventory and finish high school. But within a year he has tripled his salary and is store manager. While privately held, Publix even in its humble origins in 1930 reflected Jenkins' belief that ownership was the key to employee performance. [17], The George Jenkins Arena in the Lakeland Center opened in 1974 as a multipurpose entertainment facility with seating for 10,000. Not content to just build state-of-the-art stores, he once commissioned an artist to create one-of-a-kind mosaic tile murals for hundreds of storefronts. But most importantly, she was the anchor of our family. Attorney Brian Battaglia, representing Howard and Patricia Jenkins, also declined to comment until a ruling is issued. [14], Jenkins received an honorary Doctorate of Law from Florida Southern College in 1956, and the University of Tampa in 1963. [4], In 1966, Jenkins received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement[16] and was the Host of the 1977 Achievement Summit in Orlando, Florida. Barnett was one of seven children of the Publix founder, who died in 1996. Murray, UT (801) 266-0222. This experience gave her a deeper understanding of her fathers interests, philosophies, and goals for philanthropic giving. He made the Forbes list of billionaires in 2017. About that time, a friend invited Jenkins to join him on a trip to visit family in Sarasota. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In 1940, he used that as collateral to secure a $70,000 bank loan to build the store of his dreams, the first supermarket in Florida. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Is Kroger on the verge of launching Apply Pay in stores? She also preserved history by supportive funding of entities like the Polk Theatre. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. At his death he owned less than the 5 percent minimum stake required for reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center opened the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, an eight-floor addition, in 2019. Jenkins sold stock in the company for $100 a share in its early years and had five shares left when he approached five employees who were earning $13 a week, according to Hollis. ``Its certainly a great loss. Resend Activation Email. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to any charity. "He knew none of them could afford the price of a share, so he offered to raise their salaries $2 a week if they would use that money to pay for the shares over a 50-week period," he said. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Ken Olson, the retired president of Vons Cos., Arcadia, Calif. -- who was part of a share group with Jenkins for more than 20 years -- said Jenkins was "ahead of the industry in many ways, and he was never afraid to get involved in new trends. LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) _ George W. Jenkins, who began his grocery store career sweeping floors and went on to build the empire of Publix Super Market Inc., has died. Publix Super Markets, the largest employee-owned company in the country, now operates nearly 1,300 stores in Florida and seven other states. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. That resulted from the largest donation ever made to the hospital, one that Barnett announced on Mothers Day in 2016. He was 88. Jenkins' daughter, Carol Jenkins Barnett, served as its president. Lawton Chiles, who knew Jenkins all his life. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He not only opened the state's first supermarket in 1940, he charted much of Florida's development by building shopping centers and anchoring them with new Publix stores. She shopped local, and she loved Lakeland as much as I did and so we had a kinship that way, OReilly said. He added that Jenkins was willing to try new technologies, "but he didn't like to be the frontiersman who cleared the forest. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. If you asked me today what Lakeland would look like if Mr. Jenkins daughter, Carol, and her family hadnt given away so much, without hesitation I would say, A community that missed the opportunity to learn and benefit from one of the most generous human beings of our time, Scruggs said by email. Barnett is being remembered for her charitable giving, including generous donations to Florida Southern College, where she and her husband both attended, and the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Jenkins died in 1996. This led to many formative and supportive gifts to educational and health care entities. She will be greatly missed and all our hearts go out to the family.. After learning of Jenkins' grocery experience in Atlanta, the man offered him a job. Add to your scrapbook. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Her father and mother instilled in her a sense of responsibility to her community and she has in turn taught that to my brother and me and our families by her shining example. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He once drove a car around the interior of a store to show off its wide aisles. He preferred letting someone else clear the way and then use what they learned to take things to a new level." The couple divorced in 1974. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her best and by those who have been touched by her vibrant and considerate ways. George Washington Jenkins Jr. (September 29, 1907 April 8, 1996) was an American businessman, who founded Publix Super Markets. He is survived by four daughters, Delores Socia and Carol Barnett, both of Lakeland, Nancy of Palm Beach and Julie Fancelli of Florence, Italy; two sons, Howard of Tampa and David of Los Angeles; a brother, Charles H. of Lakeland; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Lucy Jenkins 1953 ~ 2023 Lucy Breen Jenkins of Sandy City, Utah left for her next adventure on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 surrounded by her family, while listening She also founded the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland (now known as the GiveWell Community Foundation) and has been active in promoting early education and other causes. In 2016, Carol Barnetts trust contributed $800,000 to an effort to defeat a constitutional amendment that would legalize medical use of marijuana in Florida. The butcher and assistant manager at Piggly Wiggly each purchased another four shares,[5] raising $1,200 to supplement Jenkins' savings of $1,300. 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