Nancy Renner

Nancy Renner

Nancy Louetta Gammon Renner, age 85, passed away November 1, at her home in the St. James community, surrounded by her family.

Born and raised in the Caney Branch/St. James communities, Nancy was a lifetime member of Meadow Creek Presbyterian Church. She spent the first years of her daughter's lives working inside the home before venturing out to work at Greene Manufacturing and Numark, all while cultivating her copious garden, hand making clothes, and helping on the farm. She set the example that hard work takes many forms. Nancy was a testament of dedication to her loved ones, showing her affection by nurturing, cooking bountiful meals, sharing fresh grown vegetables or home canned foods. Nancy proved success was not measured by materials, but in relationships. As a cornerstone of her community, Nancy was someone you could count on to know the comings and goings. Invariably charitable, there wasn't a fundraiser she didn't aid. Always the first to arrive, she would save a whole row of seats at ball games and recitals, never missing one. She was an inspiration to her family-a true matriarch. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

Nancy is survived by her two daughters: Louann Southerland and Ginger and Michael Ottinger; four granddaughters: Jessica Wishon (Michael), Audra Southerland (Devin), Holli Stapleton (Trey), and Hope Ottinger; six great grandchildren: Lindle, Colsie, Jones, Cohen, Griffith and Marlow; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Diane and Milton Parham and Sandy Renner; several nieces, nephews and friends in the St. James community; special friends: Virginia Waddell, Carolyn Renner, Pat Mathes and Doris Bible.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years: Glenn Renner. Also preceded in death by three brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous other brothers and sisters-in-law along with parents Landon and Gaynell Gammon.

The family would like to especially thank Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice of Newport, TN for the wonderful care provided over the last few months. Special thanks to Dawn Livingston and her caring team. Thanks to Tracy, Casey, and Saprina for the kind and respectful nursing care they gave to our Mama. Thanks to Chaplains Steve and Aaron for their visits, prayers, and support for all of us during this difficult time. Special appreciation to Tricia Carter for her medical and personal support. Thanks to Jack Neas for helping with all our practical needs. Thanks to Diane Parham for her constant love and care. Thanks to Brenda Shipley and Linda Gammons for food provided on a regular basis. Thanks to Juliana Ward for her faithful concern.

In lieu of flowers, donations can by made to: Greene County Food Bank-107 N. Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 or American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 6704 Hagersbury, MD 21741 or cancer.org/donate.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home with the service to follow at 7:00 pm. Rev. Richard Steele will officiate. Interment will be held at 10:00 am Friday at Meadow Creek Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet at 9:00 am Friday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Jack Neas, Kyle Reaves, Milton Parham, Cody Earley, Bobby Joe Shipley and Lanny Gammon.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com