Remembering Through Art: Jenkins - Luster

Artwork made in memory of those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, alphabetically from Christi Yolanda Jenkins to Robert Lee Luster Jr.

Christi Yolanda Jenkins (2020) by Thalia TorresOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Christi Yolanda Jenkins

Thalia Torres honored Christi Yolanda Jenkins, a teller at the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Her pastor said that her life was with her children and her church. She was hardworking, diligent, and always smiling.

Norma "Jean" Johnson (2020) by Anna CarterOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Norma "Jean" Johnson

Anna Carter honored Norma "Jean" Johnson, executive secretary for the Defense Investigative Service on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Jean was involved with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association and accompanied her daughter and grandson to shows.

Raymond "Lee" Johnson (2020) by Evalyn AtkinsonOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Raymond "Lee" Johnson

Evalyn Atkinson honored Raymond "Lee" Johnson, a volunteer for the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Lee was a member of the Seminole Nation, active in several American Indian organizations and was in the National Guard.

Larry James Jones (2020) by Kerah WardOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Larry James Jones

Kerah Ward honored Larry James Jones, a computer program specialist for the Federal Highway Administration on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Larry spent his spare time coaching youth football and soccer, and loved Star Trek, Corvettes, and computers.

Alvin J. Justes (2020) by Hannah WhiteOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Alvin J. Justes

Hannah White honored Alvin J. Justes, a customer at the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Originally from Kentucky, he moved to Oklahoma when he was 19. He loved studying trains and had hundreds of books in his collection.

Blake Ryan Kennedy (2020) by Sydney SchultzOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Blake Ryan Kennedy

Sydney Schultz honored Blake Ryan Kennedy, an attendee of the America's Kids Child Development Center on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He was good natured, happy, and always smiling. His family said he didn't know a stranger and was always saying hi.

Carole Sue Khalil (2020) by Michelle LeyvaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Carole Sue Khalil

Michelle Leyva honored Carole Sue Khalil, an export document examiner for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the fifth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. A hardworking and intelligent person, Carole was known for her attention to detail.

Valerie Jo Koelsch (2020) by Gennica MaherOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Valerie Jo Koelsch

Gennica Maher honored Valerie Jo Koelsch, marketing director for the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Valerie was involved at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and once traveled to Denver to see the pope.

Ann Kreymborg (2020) by Kaylee NeighborsOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Ann Kreymborg

Kaylee Neighbors honored Ann Kreymborg, an automation clerk for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Ann loved gardening and azaleas. Her daughter, Michelle A. Reeder, was also killed in the bombing.

Rona Linn Kuehner-Chafey (2020) by Katelyn FrisbieOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Rona Linn Kuehner-Chafey

Katelyn Frisbie honored Rona Linn Kuehner-Chafey, a dispatcher for the Drug Enforcement Administration on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Known for being an excitement junkie, Rona monitored her own police scanner at home.

Teresa Lea Taylor Lauderdale (2020) by Rosy PenalozaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Teresa Lea Taylor Lauderdale

Rosy Penaloza honored Teresa Lea Taylor Lauderdale, a realty specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Teresa was a dedicated mother and loved serving people.

Mary Leasure-Rentie (2020) by Debbie Lee VaneverOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Mary Leasure-Rentie

Debbie Lee Vanever honored Mary Leasure-Rentie, an employee for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Mary loved quilting and worked as a wardrobe seamstress for local theater productions.

Kathy Cagle Leinen (2020) by Emma MagnussonOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Kathy Cagle Leinen

Emma Magnusson honored Kathy Cagle Leinen, a collection officer for the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She loved traveling, camping, and crafting. She looked forward to retirement, so she'd have more time for hobbies.

Carrie Ann Lenz & baby Michael James Lenz III (2020) by Chanistie MoserOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Carrie Ann Lenz and baby Michael James Lenz III

Chanistie Moser honored Carrie Ann Lenz, a legal technician at the Drug Enforcement Administration on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building & baby Michael James Lenz III, her unborn son. She is remembered as fun loving, outgoing, and outspoken.

Donald Ray Leonard (2020) by Emma MagnussonOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Donald Ray Leonard

Emma Magnusson honored Donald Ray Leonard, a special agent for the U.S. Secret Service on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Donald had planned to retire soon so he could travel and play more golf with his sons.

LaKesha Richardson Levy (2020) by Phoenix VoiceOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

LaKesha Richardson Levy

Phoenix Voice honored LaKesha Richardson Levy, a visitor to the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. LaKesha was an Airman 1st Class at Tinker Air Force Base and was known for being happy, outgoing, and a budding comedian.

Dominique Ravae (Johnson)-London (2020) by Addison BrashearOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Dominique Ravae (Johnson) - London

Addison Brashear honored Dominique Ravae (Johnson) - London, an attendee of the America's Kids Child Development Center on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Dominique’s grandmother remembers him as a mischievous practical joker, loved by all.

Rheta Bender Long (2020) by Christina ButlerOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Rheta Bender Long

Christina Butler honored Rheta Bender Long, a program clerk for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the fifth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Rheta was an avid fan of the Jewel Box Theater at the First Christian Church and was to attend a show on April 19, 1995.

Michael L. Loudenslager (2020) by Avery ShehanOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Michael L. Loudenslager

Avery Shehan honored Michael L. Loudenslager, a planner for the General Service Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Michael was an accomplished horseman, who enjoyed calf and team roping and served on the Oklahoma County Mounted Patrol.

Aurelia Donna Luster (2020) by Kennedy PlatterOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Aurelia Donna Luster

Kennedy Platter honored Aurelia Donna Luster, a visitor to the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She was with her husband, Robert Lee Luster Jr., who was also killed. Donna was a loving person who enjoyed puzzles.

Robert Lee Luster Jr. (2020) by Kennedy PlatterOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Robert Lee Luster Jr.

Kennedy Platter honored Robert Lee Luster Jr., a visitor to the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He was with his wife, Aurelia Donna Luster, who was also killed. He had a big heart and enjoyed cooking and reading novels.

Aurelia Donna Luster, Kennedy Platter, 2020, From the collection of: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
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Robert Lee Luster Jr., Kennedy Platter, 2020, From the collection of: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
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