Jennifer Jenkins Riddle, 44, Middletown, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born in Lafayette, IN, to Leonard and Susan (Hipskind) Jenkins. On August 22, 1996, Jennifer married Greg Riddle, and he survives.
Jennifer was a 1990 graduate of Bennett High School and received an Associates Degree from IU in Bloomington. She worked as a computer operator for Cognizant in Carmel and previously worked for CNO in Carmel. Jennifer was a member of the 501st Storm Trooper Detachment as an avid Star Wars fan, and the group toured many events and parades. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the ocean, and particularly cherished the time she spent with her friends at the Heidelberg Haus in Indianapolis.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Greg Riddle, Appling, GA; father, Dr. Leonard (Barbara) Jenkins, Marion; mother, Susan (Butch) Randolph, Greentown; step-son, Matthew Riddle, Greenfield; siblings, Eileen (Joe) McMillan, Peru, and Tony Jenkins, CA; step-siblings, Laura Gallagher, Brian (Carrie) Gallagher, Robyn (Patrick) Christie, and Jill (J.R.) Rawlings; mother-in-law, Judy Bradly; father-in-law, Mike Riddle; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is also survived by her two Siamese cats, Vlad and Victor.
A memorial visitation will take place from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1009 Kem Rd., Marion, IN, with Fr. Richard Weisenberger officiating. Private burial will take place at Catholic Cemetery, Ft. Wayne.
Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Ste. 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.