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Jennifer Bendolph Obituary
PORTSMOUTH— In loving honor and remembrance of the beautiful soul that was Jennifer Marie Bendolph, 35 years old, a cherished daughter, devoted mother, sister and beloved friend, went home to be with our Lord on February 24, 2024.
Born on February 24, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, to Marcus and Yolanda Bendolph. She was a guiding light in the lives of her daughters, Jhourni K'Mai Machelle and Nadia Lee Renee. Together, they formed a bond strengthened by love and cherished memories in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Jennifer's presence in this world was a beacon of warmth and joy. A 2007 graduate of Portsmouth High School, 2014 Graduate of Piketon Vocational Center for Nursing, Associates Degree in Social Science from Shawnee State University, and later, a skilled AOD Counselor at The Counseling Center, she touched countless lives with her compassion and empathy. Her dedication to helping others found purpose in her work and her role as a mother.
Jennifer's Grandparents and Uncles, Andrew and Mary Bendolph and Lewis Whitehead, Fred Bendolph and Ben Whitehead, wait to greet her at the gates of Heaven.
Jennifer's family and friends meant everything to her. Whether she was coaching her daughters' basketball team, spending time with loved ones, or lighting up a room with her infectious laughter, Jennifer's spirit always shone brightly. With all her accomplishments, her main focus was being a great mother to her two beautiful daughters. She exemplified her faith as she and her daughters attended Living Faith Temple in Portsmouth Ohio.
Jennifer will leave behind her adoring daughters, Jhourni K'Mai Machelle and Nadia Lee Renee Bendolph, beloved parents, Bishop Marcus and First Lady Yolanda (Nee Whitehead) Bendolph, and loving brother, Andrew Marcus Bendolph, all of Portsmouth, Grandmother, Elizabeth Whitehead of Columbus, Aunts and Uncles: Landa (Dee) Gamble of Atlanta, Georgia, Susan (Albert) Stroman of Atlanta, Georgia, Marjorie (James) Fahy of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mary Carter of Columbus, Ohio, Andrea Taylor of Portsmouth, Ohio, Jack(Nicole) Bendolph of Columbus, Ohio, The Late Ben (Tony) Whitehead of Columbus, Ohio, Tonya (Glen) Keaton of Columbus, Ohio, Lewis (Tracey) Whitehead of Columbus, Ohio and Leslie (Darnell) Hines of Columbus, Ohio, and too many cousins, extended family and friends.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Jennifer Marie Bendolph. A visitation will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11-12 Noon at Christ Community Church, 2433 Twenty-fifth Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662, followed by a service at 12 Noon. We welcome all who wish to pay their respects and share in honoring Jennifer's memory. Interment in Memorial Burial Park Wheelersburg, Ohio.
In Jennifer's honor, donations may be made to FC Daehler Mortuary, 915 Ninth Street, Portsmouth. A lasting memorial to a woman whose spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Please visit www.fcdaehlermortuary.com to leave a special memory of Jennifer or offer condolences to her family. Let us come together in love and unity to celebrate the remarkable life of Jennifer Marie Bendolph, a guiding light who will forever remain in our hearts.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Bendolph
Brielle
May 31, 2024
When I would come over we would play freeze tag and then you would yell at us for running in the house and you were so funny you would take us to the pool I really loved u and I will forever moms u Love u Jen.B
Destiny collins
March 29, 2024
You will be missed. My condolences to the family. Andrew in here for you bro.
Love you
Anjie Everman
March 9, 2024
Jennifer, you will truly be missed! You were loved by so many people. You had the most beautiful smile and an infectious personality. My favorite memory of you is when you were about 5 or 6 years old and you came to little Freddy's birthday party. You really were the entertainment for the party. You had us all laughing and that's the way I want to remember you. I know you was greeted by so many loved ones in Heaven. Fly Jennifer and I love you. You will truly be missed by so many!! Rest in Heaven!!
Kimberly
March 4, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rebecca Harris
February 28, 2024
We are going to miss you so much Jennifer. With love from the Nelaon/Harris family.
Joey Journey
February 28, 2024
I remember when I did groups for Transitional and I had too many people to facilitate by myself, so I started to panic. Jennifer came to my rescue and saved the day. I only met her a couple of times, but I just remember thinking, she was so cool! I'll never forget her.
Lori Taylor
February 27, 2024
My favorite memory of Jennifer is her always smiling and the best manners ever!
Traci Sena
February 27, 2024
I worked with Jen for about a year or so. Maybe a little less. Jen was the kindest most giving spirit I have ever had the privilege of knowing. When I was sitting with her, I told her I loved her lip gloss. She said - I got you. And brought me the same lip gloss the next day. That was Jen. Barely knew me a week and was already like someone I had known my whole life. She had the best laugh - and would sing you a song whether you wanted her to or not. The last time we saw each other was our last day at our job when Covid shut us down. They were clearing out stuff because they were relocating anyway. We helped Jen move some stuff to her dad's church. We hadn't physically seen each other in 4 years, but it didn't matter. Any time we spoke it was like no time has passed. Just 3 weeks before her departure, she messaged me, out of the blue to tell me she loved and missed me. She asked about my family and I asked about her girls. Those girls were her world. She was the proudest mama ever. That exchange was all of maybe 5 back and forth messages, but I am so happy I have that to hold on to. And the lip gloss. I still have it and will never get rid of it. Some will see it as an old tube of lip gloss. I see it as proof of angels on earth. My entire love and heart go out to her parents, brother and girls. Jen had so, so many people who loved her as much or more than I did. It's a testament to who she was. She didn't care if you were black, brown, purple, pink, polka dotted, man, woman, fat, skinny. Jen was pure love. She was the kind of friend everyone deserves, but rarely finds. Godspeed JenBen, until we meet again. I love you - Always your SenaBun
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