Jenitta Kelly

Jenitta Kelly obituary, Wilmington, DE

Jenitta Kelly

Jenitta Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home - Wilmington on Nov. 18, 2025.

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WILMINGTON - Passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025.
Jenitta was born to the late Leedom and Delsie (Woods) Woodward. She grew up in Wilmington with her sister and was a dedicated employee of Scott Paper for over 30 years.
She was a kind soul that will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Jenitta was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Barkley; her nephew, Dale Clendenning; and great nephew, JJ Jones.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Delsie Lines (Randall), Jerry Clendenning, David Clendenning (Cindy), Brenda Englis (Bobby); her great nieces and nephews, Joshua Jones (Chrissy), Shawna McKay, Jessica Styles ( Barrett), and David Clendenning; and her great great nieces and nephews, Aiden, Madison, Christa, Dale Jr., David Jr, Landon Dean, and Jeanie Marie.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Wednesday, May 28 from 1:00pm-1:30pm at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Jenitta's name to a charity near to your heart.

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