Nellie Faye Renshaw
Nellie Faye Renshaw, age 84, of Carmi, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. She was born August 4, 1926 in Hamilton Co., the daughter of Grant and Hattie (Hutchison) Little. She married Kenneth D. Renshaw October 27, 1945 in White County and he preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1991. Nellie was a homemaker who loved to cook and garden.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, Jim and Susan Renshaw of Carmi, and Terry and Colette Renshaw of Germantown; a daughter, Rosa Lee Renshaw of Carmi; two sisters, Wanda Lee Campbell of Carmi, and Rose and “Coach” Poore of Carmi; six grandchildren, Kenneth Heath Renshaw and his girlfriend, Ashley Miller, Tara Lynn and Kevin Burnett, James Bryan and Tammy Sullivan, Barbara Dawn and Clint Becker, Lisa Nichole Renshaw, and Krystal Rose Garrett; eleven great-grandchildren; and longtime companion to “Butch” and family friend, Dolores Compton of Grayville.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth, in 1991; a son, Kenneth E. “Butch”; two brothers, James E. and Dale; and a great-grand son.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 11:00 am, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 3 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place in North Maple Ridge Cemetery. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.
From Jill Steinmetz
E mail address jilly8929@yahoo.com
Condolence message Susan really sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Love Always
Jill Steinmetz
P.S. I never did get an e-mail from you so here is e-mail again jilly8929@yahoo.com and phone number 812-449-9823 would love to hear from you.
From C. Wilson
E mail address wilsoncecelia12@yahoo.com
Condolence message I want the Renshaw Family to know, they have my deepest sympathy. At times like these, drawing close to God in prayer is what will "sustain you." (Psalm 55:22) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
C. Wilson
From penney sullivan
E mail address pssp12@live.com
Condolence message rosie and bryan, i am sorry for your loss. as you know i have been through a hard time my self the last months.. again im sorry penney
From Tammy Knox
E mail address tammyk@hoosierpark.com
Condolence message I'm so sorry to hear about Nellie Faye. We actually stopped by to see her over Christmas, and I'm glad I had the chance to visit with her. She is truly a gem and will be missed. Sorry I could not make it home for the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Thank you,
Tammy Knox
