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Jennifer Kempton Obituary

Kempton Jennifer Lyn Kempton, age 35, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Jennifer was born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Jennifer attended West Jefferson HS and Tolles Tech. Jennifer was the founder of Jennifer Kempton LLC along with being the founder and spokes woman for Survivors Ink. Jennifer is preceded in death by her father Jeffrey L. Kempton, grandparents Russell and Jennell Kempton and grandfather Dale Pollock Sr. Jennifer is survived by her loving mother and father, Teresa and Dale Pollock Jr.; and her loving children, Kailin Grogg, Satavia Kempton, Marijane Kempton and Evyenia Mamaksas; grandparents, Nancy Reichardt, Donald (Carol) Reichardt and Betty Pollock; aunt, Cindy (Jerry) Chapman; and uncle, Donald Reichardt Jr. Jennifer is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth (Shayne) Allen; niece and nephews, Lyndsey, Dalton and Jason Allen; special friend, Jessica Graham and children; numerous loving relatives and friends. Following the families wishes Jennifer will be cremated. Friends and family are welcome to attend a Memorial to celebrate Jennifer's life and accomplishments, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. An Open house will be held 5-6 p.m. at the Westerville Church of the Nazarene, 355 Cherrington Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Memorial Service to follow at 6-7:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to You Caring at youcaring.com/teresapollock or survivorsink.com in Jennifer's Name. Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to leave the family online condolences. RADER-McDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St., West Jefferson, Ohio 43162 is honored to service the family of Jennifer Kempton.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 19 to May 23, 2017.

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August 14, 2017

God Bless You and the work you were doing....Heaven has another angel. The world will be a much worse place without you.....

A sister warrior

May 23, 2017

To Jennifer's children:
Your mother was an a amazing woman, a true warrior and she will be missed so much, by so many people. I know you loved her too. May she look after you from heaven and may you be comforted by her light and love.

Delores Day

May 23, 2017

Jennifer, so sorry to see you go ALL too soon!! I know you are with God & we will see you sometime! Praying Survivor's Ink can continue in your legacy, as they continue to help others that you haven't been able to!! I know you are Watching us & I'm so Glad to say you are my "friend!" We will Miss you so much!! :'( <3

Fainess Lipenga

May 23, 2017

You will never be forgotten,you did your part Jennifer RIP

Evelyn Chumbow

May 23, 2017

We remember her because she fought until the end;she was a true warrior in this movement to end modern day slavery. A great person has left us and although she is no longer with us,we will keep her memory in our hearts. RIP Jennifer.

Brenda Stewart

May 22, 2017

You have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You touched many lives Jenn, fly high... and know you were loved by many. Mrs B

Sister Survivor

May 21, 2017

Fly high sweet girl. I'll meet you there one day.

May 20, 2017

I am sorry for your loss.

Rhonda Benz

May 20, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jennifer will truly be missed by many. I'm so thankful I had been able to meet her and then to be able to help in her ministry of Survivor's Ink. She taught me a lot and I will always remember that as I continue doing what I can for survivors.

The Compassionate Friends

May 20, 2017

Dear Kempton Family,

We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The
Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and
siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide
comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or
sister or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in
Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.

~~~~

The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986

www.tcfcolumbus.org

www.compassionatefriends.org

Sherry Holstein

May 20, 2017

From all the staff and children from Avondale Youth Center in Zanesville, Ohio send our deepest sympathy. We enjoyed our short time to getting to know Jennifer and wanted to have her visit more. May she Rest In Peace with love and comfort from the love of her family and friends. May her memory and dreams care on !

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