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Jean Pendleton Madden

Jean Pendleton Madden obituary, Charleston, SC

Jean Madden Obituary

Jean Pendleton Madden CHARLESTON - Jean Pendleton Madden (formerly Barbara Jean Pendleton) tried to live a life of generosity, compassion, and kindness. While she worked and volunteered for nonprofit organizations for over 30 years, her greatest achievement was enabling a young man to attend college and ensuring that his family had comfortable and secure housing. She loved singing, animals, the Red Sox, and her friends and family. She succumbed to a rare form of cancer on January 12, 2015. She was predeceased by her father, William Clyde Pendleton, Jr. She is survived by her husband Mark Madden, his daughter Dara, her mother Joyce Pendleton, her sister Jan Pendleton, Jan's family Steve Kahn, sons David and Matthew Kahn, David's wife Annelise Parham and their son Theo Kahn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's memory to the Roper St. Francis Foundation, 125 Doughty Street, Suite 790, Charleston, SC 29403, http://www.rsfhfoundation.org/home. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2015.

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Bev Waring

January 22, 2015

My condolences to all of Jean's family and friends. I was very sad to hear this news. I often told Jean that she could have sung the phone book or a grocery list and it would have brought tears to my eyes - her voice was that beautiful. I remember her with love and respect from her time at First Parish of Sudbury (MA), Unitarian Universalist.

Anne Bishop

January 18, 2015

Several of us who worked with Jean during her time at Fay School are deeply saddened by her passing. She was an amazing technology advocate who realized earlier than most the significant supporting role that technology would play in the everyday classroom. Her legacy lives on. Anne Bishop

January 18, 2015

To Jean's family. I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Jean several years ago at the Fay School. She was so helpful and always had a smile, especially when talking about the Red Sox, visiting all the ball parks, and her PT Cruiser. Again, my deepest condolences. Cathy Logan

Judi O'Brien

January 18, 2015

I had the good fortune to know Jean as a colleague and friend at Fay School - her intelligence, kindness, and love for life made a deep impression on me. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Judi O'Brien

Lots of love from Casablanca, Morocco

Angela Marie Arigoni-Mesfioui

January 18, 2015

Jean, I will always remember our car trip to attend a professional development training. I enjoyed it so much. We talked and carried on the entire time. It was a pleasure to work at Fay School with you! Lots of love to Jean's family. You are in my thoughts.

Mark Madden

January 16, 2015

Our family appreciates so much the support shown throughout Jean's extended illness. Meals, prayers, cards, and other support eased the journey and helped make Jean's transition a peaceful one.

Scott, Cindy, Darby & Madison Hallman

January 16, 2015

Mark we love you dearly. Just know Jean is now singing her favorite songs in Heaven. Love you.

January 15, 2015

Mark, I just heard of your loss. My love and prayers go out to you, your daughter and her family and loved ones. Lynda Abram

Jenny & Jason Livingston

January 15, 2015

We know Jean was an awesome lady and will be greatly missed! We send our love and prayers! Thinking of all of you...

Carol Hills

January 15, 2015

Mark, I went to NMH with Jean and remember her with such fondness, a very caring person but also full of fun. She was mature beyond her years and I looked at her from a distance as someone who already had figured out what was important in life. You were lucky to have her, as were all of us. Thinking of you and your family and please know I'm thinking of Jean.

Cindi Kirkland-McKenna Agency

January 15, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Mark, please know you are in our hearts and prayers.

White

January 15, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.

January 14, 2015

I barely knew her...but I knew her well...her kindness...her generous spirit..her humility..her beautiful voice, both in song & in striving for those in need..She will be missed by not only her family & friends...but also those hearts she touched...& there were many...prayers to you all.

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