Jenette Rivenbark Baucom

    A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Jenette Rivenbark Baucom entered into the Glory of her Lord on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the age of 93.

    She was born September 3, 1932 in Pender County, one of eight children born to James Anthony Rivenbark and Ola Lee Wells Rivenbark. In addition to her parents Jenette was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Edison Baucom; and her brothers, Anthony “Doc”, Paul, Hooper, George, James “Pumpkin”, and Nathan Rivenbark.

     Jenette is survived by her sons, Michael Anthony Baucom (Sharon), Glenn Edison Baucom, and Stuart Lee Baucom (Sandra Ramsey); grandchildren, Justin Baucom (Emily), Richard Lee Prince, Katherine Johnson (Daniel), Abram Baucom (Andrea), Victoria Matthews (Lee), and Kelsi Baucom; great grandchildren, Grayson, Lydia, Lily, Callie, Henry, Olivia, and Benjamin; sister, Julia Rivenbark; many nieces and nephews; and additional extended family members.

     Jenette taught middle school in Jacksonville for many years. Upon moving to Watha in Pender County Jenette became a faithful long time member of Forest Hills Baptist Church.

     Jenette was an extraordinary woman of God whose resounding faith and love for her family was unmatched. Her brightly shining light often served as a guide to those around her. Those that knew Jenette well remember her passion for growing beautiful flowers and reading/studying her Bible. She was a true example of what it meant to be a Christian Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Her presence in our lives will be forever missed, but we find solace in knowing she is at peace and rejoicing with her Almighty Father.

     The graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Riverview Memorial Park with Rev. Brandon Deas conducting the service.

     Funeral worship service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025 at Forest Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Deas officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.  

     Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com

     A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

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