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Mary Renner
1947 - 2025
BORN
1947
DIED
2025
Mary Renner Obituary
Mrs. Renner was born May 30, 1947, at her family home in Smiths Station, Alabama; daughter of the late William M. and Ora Dawson Vann. Throughout her life, she loved Jesus, her family, and her country – having spent most of her adult life working with and advocating for soldiers and veterans: first at Ft. Benning, then at VA Medical Centers across the country. An adoring wife and incredible mother, her warmth, graciousness, and delightfully mischievous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Eula Clarice Green.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim; her sons, Bo (Sarah) and Todd (Keri); and three grandchildren: Caleb, Bradford, and Kendall. She is also survived by three brothers, Bernard Vann (Mary Ann), Bill Vann (Randi), Ross Vann (Judy); two sisters, Alice Green and Sylvia Vann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will celebrate her life at Smiths Station Baptist Church in Smiths Station, Alabama, on Wednesday, November 26.
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Shannon Culberson
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I want to send Everyone my Condolences. Marguerite was an Amazing Woman! She will definitely be missed by all! She was always so kind and sweet and you could always have a good laugh with her. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family. Sincerely, Shannon Culberson & Family
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