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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