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LAKELAND - Carma L. Risener passed away from cancer peacefully in her home with friends and family May 16, 2020.
Born in Pocahontas, Arkansas February 28, 1939, she grew up in Poplar Bluff, Mo. After high school she graduated from Beauty College and worked in a hair salon. In 1958 she moved to Lakeland, Florida where she met her husband Danny Risener. They were married May 18, 1964 and would have celebrated their 56th anniversary two days after her passing.
Carma was an 85 pound bundle of energy and had many talents that included sewing, knitting, quilting, gardening and playing tennis. Tennis was her main love and she was part of the 2003 State Champions and played in the National Championships in Arizona. She was loved by everyone that met her and had the nick name of 'Mighty Mouse' for her completive sprit. After beating cancer four times from 1994 to 2016 she was unable to continue playing and turned her focus to flower gardening. She had a year round garden that was always beautiful and she loved watching her garden grow and feeding the birds that would come there.
Carma is survived by her husband Danny, daughter Carla Risener Bresnahan, son John, grandsons Patrick Bresnahan and Jake Risener (Heidi Cab-rera), granddaughters Carma Bresnahan and Katie Bresnahan and great granddaughter Penelope Risener.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the United Way of Central Fl.
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Theressa Schiebel Moran
June 24, 2021
On behalf of the Schiebel family, I’d like to offer our deepest condolences. We all loved Carma! Mom and Dad are with her now...having a blast! ❤You Danny, you were her rock!
Ceil Permenter
May 30, 2020
Danny,
I am so sorry to hear about Carma. Please know that you and your family have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
Ceil Permenter
Terri
May 27, 2020
Danny, You and Carma definitely had a special relationship. She was blessed to have you by her side during her battles with cancer. It was impossible not to see how much you loved each other when your were together or when hearing you talk about her. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Stephanie Peart
May 26, 2020
Danny,
Our hearts ache for you over the loss of your beloved Carma.
I am so glad she was able to join our Publix family in recent years for the reunion lunches.
Her sweet (and sassy) spirit will be missed!
Stephanie Peart
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Stephanie Peart
May 26, 2020
Terry Brigman
May 24, 2020
Carma was always a joy to be around. Im glad I got to spend a few moments of life with her. Prayers of peace for the family.
Cheryl Santa
May 24, 2020
Danny , we are so very sorry to learn of Carma passing. You are in our prayers. We know you have had such a difficult year.
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