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Lenna Stringer Obituary
May 11, 1946 - February 13, 2024
El Dorado, Kansas - Lenna Louise Stringer, 77, of El Dorado died February 13, 2024 at Lakepoint Nursing Home. Louise was born May 11, 1946 in Anthony, KS. The daughter of Elbert E. and Juanita J. (Adams) Reneau. She grew up in Anthony and graduated with the Class of 1964 from Anthony High School. On April 29, 1966 she married Melvin Lee Stringer in Wichita. They lived in El Dorado since 1970 moving here from Lynnwood, Washington. She was employed by Knutson Manor (now Lakepoint) from 1970-1985 as a med aid and restorative aid. She then worked at Andover Chiropractic Center from 1985-2008 as a receptionist. Her hobbies included reading, genealogy, crocheting and family. She loved her family with an intense passion and was always there for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Surviving family include three children, Daughters, Christine (Carey) Elmore of Benton, Kansas, Melody J. Stone of El Dorado, KS, one son Mark (Mindy) Stringer of El Dorado, KS; 9 grandchildren Edward, Anthony, Emily, Wesley, Shelly Elmore, Jonathan, Caleb Stone, Mason, Miles Stringer. She also has 4 great-grandchildren; one sister Wanda (Bill) Holden of Wakita, OK; one brother Darrel (Donna) Reneau of Wakita, OK; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Lee, one daughter Linda Sue, and her parents.
Friends may gather with family at Kirby Morris Funeral Home on Monday, February 19 from 5-7PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at Burchfiel Cemetery just south of Anthony at 11AM. Memorial contributions may be directed to Burchfiel Cemetery. Please sign her online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com
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Sheryl Rorabaugh
February 16, 2024
The Reneau family were close friends in our Anthony neighborhood. So often, I crossed "the field" for a visit time walk to Bible School, I think their mom had a piano? Love and peace to her family. Sheryl Rorabaugh
Dana Brown
February 15, 2024
Louise was in our Anthony High School class & I have many memories of her. Prayers for her family.
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