Judyth Anne Renner, 76, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 16, 1945, in Haubstadt, Indiana, the daughter of Earl and Lucille (Murphree) Miller. She married Donald Ray Renner on January 17, 1964, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2017.
Judy was a member of First Church of The Nazarene. She enjoyed playing the piano and working as a secretary at the Church. Judy loved to sing for the Lord and was very faithful in praying for her friends. Her favorite Bible verse was John 3:17. Through the years, she was employed at a variety of retail locations and as a secretary at Catholic Social Services. Most importantly, Judy loved being a homemaker and raising her family. She enjoyed the times they could all be together and cooking for them brought her great joy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Judy leaves behind her children, Velvet (Kenny) Glenn, Tina (Kabo) Wooten, Brenda (Jesse Anderson) Swanson; grandchildren, Leslie Glenn, Phillip (Katie) Glenn, Toni (Jason Dail) Glenn, Chelsea Glenn, Ryan (Dana) Dunn, Nick (Yesenia) Dunn, Justin (Andria) Wooten, Jordan (Kaylee) Wooten, Eric Swanson, Kristy (Jeremy) Bray, Elizabeth (Daniel Dudley) Swanson; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Macy and Maya Glenn, Adler, London and Brooklyn Dunn, Hunter and Oliver Dail, Frankie Mendoza, Avon, Chloe and Drake Wooten, Tristan, Karson, Lola and Chandler Bray, Alayna, Elora and Waylon Swanson, Jonah and Ezrah Dudley, Paxton Calvert; brother, James (Brenda) Miller; sisters-in-law, Tracy Miller, Cindy Miller; life-long friend, Sarah Swatsley.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Renner; brothers, David, and Danny Miller.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2021, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Douglas officiating. Burial will follow at Nye Chapel Cemetery in Wabash County, Illinois.
Family and friends may gather for a visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2021, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s memory to Lancaster Christian School. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry St. Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Judy’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Renner family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
