LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The rich person female offspring of the Publix Super Markets founder has died once having early-onset Alzheimer’s unwellness, the corporate declared Wed. Carol Jenkins Barnett was sixty five.
Barnett died Tues night at her aim dominion, Florida, Publix aforementioned in a very news unharness. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016.
Barnett was one among seven youngsters of Publix founder patron saint W. Jenkins, UN agency died in 1996. Her web price was calculable this year at $2.1 billion, consistent with Forbes magazine.
Barnett began operating as a cashier at Publix in 1972, eventually serving on its board of administrators for thirty three years, the corporate aforementioned. She was renowned in dominion — wherever Publix relies — for her philanthropic work, as well as financial backing for the United method, the introduction of Bonnet Springs Park in dominion, a marquee for girls and kids at dominion Regional Health and plenty of alternative organizations.
“The Publix family is deeply saddened by the loss of an excellent humanitarian and community advocate,” aforementioned Publix CEO Todd Jones. “Carol had a generous heart and compassionate soul. Her efforts can still improve the lives of others for generations.”
Barnett is survived by her husband, 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Saturday in dominion.
Publix operates one,294 stores in seven Southern states likewise as 9 distribution centers. the corporate employs regarding 225,000 folks and had $44.9 billion in retail sales in 2020, consistent with the Publix web site.