Christine Mary Bender, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 4th, 2016 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Christine was born on January 8th, 1956 in Manchester, England. She was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Partington) Holloren, and was the spouse of Robert C. Bender Jr.
Christine worked as a Kitchen & Bathroom designer. She always enjoyed having conversations with anyone and everyone. She would say they are not strangers, but new friends in my life. Christine will be remembered for her British accent, her ability to make people laugh, her un-conditional love for her family that she adored and spent a lifetime caring for others.
She is survived by, Robert C. Bender (husband), Elizabeth Stevens, Catherine Morgan and Sarah Johnson (daughters), Walter Morgan III, Antonio Johnson Sr., (son-in-laws), Brian Lukawski Jr., Antonio Johnson Jr., (grandsons), Keianna Johnson, Milania Johnson (granddaughters), Joseph Holloren, Peter Holloren (brothers), Sheelagh Holloren (sister-in-law).
She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Margaret Holloren, also her brother Thomas Holloren III.
A Memorial Service will be held on December 16th, 2016 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1396 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, at 10:00 a.m.
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On behalf of my parents flo and don grime who where very good friends with Christine’s parents and lived next door to each other when we where all growing up. They would like to wish you all sincere condolences especially to Christine’s immediate family, husband, children and grandchildren. Also joey and peter her brothers here in the U.K. RIP Christine xx
On behalf of my parents flo and don grime who where very good friends with Christine’s parents and lived next door to each other when we where all growing up. They would like to wish you all sincere condolences especially to Christine’s immediate family, husband, children and grandchildren. Also joey and peter her brothers here in the U.K. RIP Christine xx
Bob and Family: We are so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Sending many hugs to an old family friend. Peace be with you all. Take care and God Bless.
I am so sorry for your dreadful loss . I know my sister considered Christine as her best friend , they shared many lovely memories of North Manchester UK . Gill would tell me of their nights out and trips to Blackpool and the many funny stories . Christine was a beautiful inside and out and cared about everyone . I am sure Chris and Gill will be meeting up in heaven. I send my love to you all and you get some strength from the knowledge that she was loved by so many and touched so many people’s hearts , just with her gentle soul and wisdom. Lots of love Julie Martin and the Dalton family . Xxxx