Emma Delores Mendenhall, 56, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. She was born Nov. 30, 1961, to Harold and Betty Jenkins in Kokomo, Ind.
Emma had lived in Richmond most of her life. She loved to cook for her family and friends. She also loved to sew and made a beautiful family quilt for her late sister-in-law, Susie. Emma enjoyed making many outfits and blankets for her children and grandchildren. On the weekends, she relaxed listening to her husband play music; she loved watching him play the guitar.
After becoming ill, Emma retired from Walmart in 2010; but retirement didn’t stop her from getting out with her children and grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband: Harold “Pee Wee” Mendenhall; mother; Betty Jenkins; two daughters: Shelby Kelly (Garrett Lewis) and Amanda Kelly (Steven Hall), both of Richmond, IN; three step-children: Lisa (Richard) Shroyer of Richmond, IN, Robert (Billi Jo) Kelly of South Carolina and Ron Kelly of Nevada; three grandchildren: Morgyn Woehrmann, Landon Woehrmann and Rachelle Hall; two sisters: Sue (Todd) Mann of Richmond, IN and Clara (Ron) Bales of Centerville, IN; three brothers: Dewayne (Gladys) Jenkins of Spring city, IN, Dexter Jenkins (Lynn Snowden) of Richmond, IN and Robert Jenkins (Lacey Cook) of Fountain City, IN; uncle; JR Bailey of Richmond, IN; two brothers-in-law: Howard “Butch” Mendenhall of Richmond, IN and Dave Nolte of Anderson, IN; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends including special friends: Trish and Marc Poe of Winchester, IN and Tammi Tressler of Richmond, IN; niece; Kristin Scalzo and Brian Thomas; and nephew: Andy and Samantha Abner.
Besides her father, she is preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law: George and Margaret Mendenhall: sister-in-law: Susie Mendenhall Nolte; great friend and caregiver: Susan Cones; and her loving furbabies, Bubba and Jake.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Omni, Reid Health ICU and 5th Floor Staff for their wonderful care.
Visitation and funeral was Dec. 1 at Community Family Funeral Home. Following cremation, burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Make A Wish Foundation, 2545 Farmers Drive, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio, 43235. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com