Jeanette Tinkham serves as office assistant and receptionist at Garrett~Sykes Funeral Service’s Ahoskie location.  She retired with 32 years of service with Bertie County Schools.  Jeanette was born and raised in Bertie County; she and her husband live in Aulander, North Carolina.  They have two sons.

She is dedicated to her community and is an active member of Connaritsa Baptist Church.