Publix Heiress Known for Philanthropy Dies in Florida at 65

Publix Heiress Known for Philanthropy Dies in Florida at 65
Carol Jenkins Barnett in June 2009. Publix via AP
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LAKELAND, FLA.—The billionaire daughter of the Publix Super Markets founder has died after having early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease, the company announced Wednesday. Carol Jenkins Barnett was 65.

Barnett died Tuesday night at her home in Lakeland, Florida, Publix said in a news release. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016.