Suellen Austin-Blasingame

A Time to Be Born

Suellen Austin-Blasingame was born on December 17, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. From birth, she was lovingly raised by her adoptive parents, Alma Jenkins Green and Thomas Jenkins, who nurtured, guided, and shaped the woman she became.

Later in life, God blessed Suellen with the opportunity to reunite with her biological family, restoring cherished connections and expanding the circle of love that surrounded her throughout her life.

A Time to Live

Suellen graduated from Central High School and was blessed with the birth of her beautiful daughter, Janee “Danielle” Jenkins. She spent 42 years living in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she dedicated her career to serving others through her work with Head Start, Talbert House, and the University of Cincinnati.

Suellen enjoyed playing Pokeno, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends. She played an instrumental role in helping to raise her niece/goddaughter, Miracle James-Tanks, whom she loved dearly.

In 2023, Suellen relocated back to Columbus, Ohio, where she cherished spending more time with her daughter, siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. She volunteered with East Columbus Development Corporation, teaching arts and crafts to senior citizens until her health no longer allowed her to continue. Suellen also loved traveling with her close-knit group of friends and was always excited about planning their next adventure together.

A Time to Love

Though beloved throughout her community, Suellen was affectionately known by many names, including Mom, Nana, Aunt Suzie, Suzie Q, and simply Suellen. She will be remembered most for her generous spirit, compassionate heart, and the abundance of love and care she shared with everyone she encountered. Her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support touched  lives and created a lasting legacy of love.

A Time to Mourn

Suellen was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Jenkins and Alma Murray Green, Freddie and Walter Hansard; her sisters, Stacey Green, Frances Hansard, Mary Marshall, and Shawnette Lykes; and her brother, Johannes Hansard.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her devoted daughter, Janee "Danielle" Jenkins; sisters, Shelly Green,  Toni (Otis) Smith, Stephanie Green, and Beverly Taylor; brothers, Alonzo (Antoinette) Brooks and Rebel Brooks; nieces, Adrienne Williams, Daryl Green, Summer Green, Marlene Hansard, LaTonya McCree, Andrea Lykes, Bianca Martin, Sameeka Martin, Tiamy Martin, Deona James-Brooks, Ebony Harrington, Roquesa Harrington, Latasha (Dwayne) Madison, Aundrea Baker, Majesty Santigao-Hill and Terra Hill; nephews, Ian Green, Cortez Green, Kyle Macon, Dwight Edwards, and Rayshawn Harrington; close friends, Rachelle Thomas, Gwen Squire, Kelly Pickens, Carmen Baker, Tosha Davenport and Tanya Smith; godchildren, Lutanda Snow, Rayelle Smith, Ariel Elliott, Shalonda Lucas, Byrd Prillerman, Shinda Prillerman, Tyree Morgan, Sidney Wilson, D'nita Lucas, and Sha'Ronda Lucas; and a host of beloved great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

A Time to depart

Suellen's flew softly in the arms of God on June 23, 2026, where her weary body finally got rest She has her new body on.While her presence will be deeply missed, her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. 

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