Carol M. Rennell

Carol M. Rennell, 75, of Dawsonville died Wednesday June 9, 2010 at her residence following an extended illness.
Born March 1, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Martin and Eleanor Kaiser, she had lived in Dawson County over 20 years having moved from Dunwoody. Mrs. Rennell was a retired Registered Nurse with over 50 years of service. She was employed by hospitals in New York and Atlanta but most of her work was with special needs children and young adults. She was the former president of the Dawson County Women’s Club, was a member of the Dawson County Arts Council and was a devoted volunteer to women’s shelters, the Dawson County Library and her church. Mrs. Rennell was a member of Christ Redeemer Catholic Church and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Marty Kaiser and Jim Kaiser.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, John Rennell, Dawsonville; children, John, Jr. and Julie Rennell, Suwanee, Kathy and Jim Forbes, Atlanta, Linda Preuss, Milton, Karen and Baudouin de la Tour, Paris, France, Dan and Diane Rennell, Kansas City, Kansas; sister, Joanne Merrifield, Marietta; sister in law, Betty Kaiser, Northville, Michigan; and 15 grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday June 12, 2010 at 11 o’clock at Christ Redeemer Catholic Church. Msgr. Stephen Churchwell will officiate. Interment will follow in the Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 4 until 6 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Condolences may be sent to www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

17 comments (Add your own)

1. Mary & Jerry Zwers wrote:
Dear John,

Mary Jo and I were so sorry to hear of Carol's death. It was good to see the two of you a few years ago, at the SMR Reunion, in Tampa. You will both be remembered by us as such wonderful fellow students at SMR, and your friendliness whenever we saw you. Our prayers are with you,John, and your family in your loss after Carol's long-suffering illness.

God bless you.

Yours in Christ,

Mary Jo (DeBaene) and Jerry Zwers

Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 10:05 AM

2. Rev. James L. Meyer, SMR '52 (honorary) wrote:
John: May your beloved, Carol, rest in God's embrace. What a beautiful legacy she leaves with you, your children and grandchildren.
Much love, Jim

Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 11:31 AM

3. Joanne and Ed Rennell wrote:
Dear John,

We were very sorry to hear about Carol. She was a lovely and gracious lady. Our
deepest sympathy to you and the family. Joanne and Ed Rennell

Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 12:05 PM

4. Judy (Rennell) and Dan Terry wrote:
We treasure the time we spent with the two of you at Dorothy and Tom's 50th anniversary.
May God bless and care for Carol, you and your family.
Judy (Rennell) and Dan Terry

Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 3:02 PM

5. steve pfeifer wrote:
John & Family I"am better known as big mouth cousin steve, but right know my mouth is silent for carol. I have only fond memorys of carol back here in michigan. jesus has taken her home. I love all you guys down there. your cousin Steve

Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 9:41 PM

6. Jeanine Cacace wrote:
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry about the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 10:43 PM

7. Holly Preuss wrote:
Hiello Grandpa, Your marriage to grandma was like the the movie The Notebook. I will miss grandma a lot, but I hope we will have time with you at the lake and the beach house.
Love, Holly

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 1:16 AM

8. Hannah and Courtney Rennell wrote:
Papa,
Thank you for all the great times at the lake and beach house. Grandma and you always treated us with so much love and kindness. Thank you for always being here for us. We are really going to miss Grandma and she will always be in our hearts. Thank you for being such a great papa.
Love,
Courtney and Hannah

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 1:22 AM

9. Ann, Ed and Amy Saffell wrote:
Dear John, Linda and the entire Rennell/Preuss family,

We were so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. We will always remember Carol as a wonderful person who was filled with much love and kindness along with a strong determination to live life to the fullest. While Carol and John lived in Roswell Station, we can remember John and Carol adding on to the back of their house. Carol was hard at work right along with the guys. Carol was also a great chef and wonderful bridge player. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love,
Ann, Ed and Amy

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 12:28 PM

10. Rita & Pete Peden wrote:
Dear Linda and your dad,, We are so sorry about your mom. we know how you will miss her a lot..You are in our hearts and our prayers.Love you Rita & Pete.l

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 12:36 PM

11. Allison (Morgan) Correia wrote:
John,
I am profoundly sorry for your loss... I could tell that from the moment I met you (remember my inteview with you lonnnnggg ago for Noxell?!!!) and got to know you and your family, that you and Carol had something special. You are a wonderful mentor, parent, grandparent, and friend to so many. I know Carol is proud of you and urging you on as we all are. We all adore you and are here for you and yours. God Bless you and your family. Allison

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 1:30 PM

12. Larry & Marilyn Hogan wrote:
John Rennell

Very sorry to hear of Carol's passing & your loss. Rest assured you are in our prayers.

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 2:21 PM

13. Lisa Laarhoven wrote:
Dear Mr. Rennell, Linda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rennell's passing away. She was such a kind and courageous lady. I will always have fond memories of visiting with her at CHOA while Katie was in the hospital. Despite her own illness and the toll it took on her, she was always willing to help Linda and Katie any way she could. She was truly an inspiration to me. I know her family will miss her kind presence deeply. May she rest in peace with the Lord and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Lisa Laarhoven

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 3:44 PM

14. Frances and Tommy Tharrington wrote:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Carol. when she 9f4aawas ill.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tommy and Frances

Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 5:29 PM

15. Judy Hershenhorn wrote:
Dear Karen,
I am very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Judy

Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 4:06 AM

16. Len and Pru Pfeifer wrote:
Dear John and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Carol's passing. She was such a dear and gracious lady. We know Carol is with her parents and Jim and all the rest of the family that greeted her in heaven, praise God!
Please know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.

All our Love,
Len, Pru and family

Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 7:10 PM

17. Frances O'Conell wrote:
Dear John and family,

May wonderful memories and the strong presence of God's comfort. and great love, sustain you thru the dfays ahead. I have fond memories of our bridge games at the lake
and that good food. I'm one of your Roswel Station neighbors.

Frances O'Conell

Mon, June 14, 2010 @ 2:12 AM

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