Jennie Pope Ridenhour

Jennie Ridenour was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away in her home on May 14, 2022.  She was born on July 10th, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to James and Nellie (Barsamian) Pope. Jennie graduated from Penta Vocational School in 1976. She later graduated from Terra Tech where she earned her real estate license in 2002. Jennie married the love of her life, William P. “Pat” Ridenour, on August 5th, 2000, in Helena. 

For many years Jennie worked as a Para Professional at Lakota Local Schools, where she loved working with the children very much and treated every child as they were one of her own, retiring in February of 2020. 

One of her favorite vacation spots was out west. She and her loving husband had many good memories of casino trips to Las Vegas; Laughlin, Nevada; and Cherokee, North Carolina. Jennie always had a cup of red rose tea in her hand. She was an avid reader and would always tell the kids she worked with, “Readers are Leaders”. She was an animal lover and would of taken in all of them if she could. 

Jennie was a wonderful cook. She was the queen of her kitchen. She loved cooking grape leaves and baklava for family during the holidays and homemade beef jerky for her son and bonus son. There wasn’t a recipe she couldn’t duplicate or make. 

She was blessed with two grandchildren, Enzo and Mila that were her world. Jennie would light up during their visits and when she would speak of them.  She was a proud Mee Mee Maw as they would call her, and she referred to them as her “Moon and Stars” and her “Ray of Sunshine”. 

Left to cherish her memory is her husband and best friend, Pat, with whom she shared 22 wonderful years of marriage; Son, Andrew Elias (Diana Cunningham) of Columbus;  Bonus Son, Austin Ridenour (Courtney Smith) of Tiffin; Grandchildren, Enzo Elias and Mila Elias; Step-Mother, Linda Pope of Genoa; Brother, Scott (Terrie) Pope; Sister, Peggy (Kevin) Partin; Nieces and Nephews: Brady Pope and Shelby Pope and Samantha Partin and Nathan Partin. 

She is preceded in death by her parents.

In honoring of her memory there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorials contributions in memory of Jennie may be made to ProMedica Heartland Hospice or to the Helena Volunteer Fire Department.

To send online condolences please visit: www.hermanfh.com