Walla Walla, Washington
Feb 19, 1999 – May 25, 2014
Athena Brianna Bentley, Nickname: Pila, Paa Paa, Bob, Pilala, 15 years old lived in Walla Walla, Washington left us Sunday, May 25th, 2014.
Athena was born at St. Mary's hospital Friday, February 19th, 1999 in Walla Walla, Washington. Athena went to Blue Ridge Headstart, Sharpstein Elementary, Pioneer Middle School, and was currently a freshman at Walla Walla High School.
Athena was an honor student all three years at Pioneer Middle School. Athena was in the Pioneer Choir. Athena participated in Track, Volleyball, Soccer, and Basketball.
Athena liked to go on walks with her friends and family. The most important thing to Athena was family. She was the firstborn granddaughter. She liked to watch movies and she loved cats, especially her cats Sally Bear and Ginger. She was the baby stealer. She loved to spend time with her brothers and sisters sometimes acting as a second mom. One of her favorite things at the end of the night was to sit and talk with her brother, Anthony. She was always happy to talk with her cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
Athena had a vibrant personality. She had a wicked sense of humor. She was energetic and had a contagious laugh with a smile that could light up the room. She was charismatic and was always there to help a friend. She was caring, warm, happy, goofy and a little crazy. She was a true Oakland Raiders fan. She enjoyed various kinds of music.
Athena is survived by her Father, Benjamin E. Bentley Sr. and her Mother, Veronica R. Bentley; her Step-Mom, Danica C. Bentley and Step-Dad, Christopher L. Corn. Also surviving are her siblings, Anthony, Aingeal, Jayda, Benjamin Jr., and Evan Bentley, Lidia Rivas and Aunalee Corn; her grandparents, Linda Nelson and Rick Olufs, Ruthy and Bill Elliott, Claude Bentley, Rebecca Highlander, Samuel Delgado, Robert Rosendahl, Mark and Kimberly Rodighiero, Penny Corn, and Michael Corn. Athena is also survived by other numerous loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many more people in our extended family and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa, Mark Nelson, Uncle, Pedro J. Ramirez, and Aunt Shannon R. Elliott.
The Funeral Service will be held at Pioneer Park, Saturday June 7th at 11:00 am. There will be a private family graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Athena B. Bentley Memorial Fund through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA.
So sorry I couldn't be with you today. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We all loved Athena.and will always hold her dear in our hearts. God Bless.
Greg Fink
June 07, 2014 | Walla Walla, WA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents and relatives of Athena. So sorry for the loss of your daughter. She will be missed but she will always be remembered.
Fritz & Patty Langis
June 04, 2014 | Walla Walla, WA
Athena I am so sorry you had to leave us so early and you miss be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family always.
amy guiles
June 02, 2014 | Rohnert Park, CA
My heart and thoughts are with the family and friends of Athena. May you all have the strength and faith to get you through this time of sorrow. All my love is sent your way.
Kathy Candelaria
June 02, 2014 | Cotati, CA
My daughter had the great pleasure of getting to be your friend at Pioneer and wa hi. Athena you will always be remember as a wonderful, happy, always smiling friend. Thank you for all the happy memories you leave us. You are truly a remarkable young women. You spread those wings and be so beautiful Athena.
Athena's family you all will forever ever be in my heart thoughts and prayers with love.
Kristi
June 02, 2014 | Walla Walla, WA
In our darkest hours we try to find comfort in answers which may never come. Hold onto the love of your family and friends; the support of those who know you best, and your faith, where ever that may come from, to carry you through.
Athena, you were a sweet girl and I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing you if even for a short time.
Much Love!
Kristine Corey
June 01, 2014 | Walla Walla, WA
No parent should have to loss a child . Prays for the family. God be with you in this time of grief and pain.
Niki Lopez
June 01, 2014 | Yakima, WA