Lenna Ruth Coates Renner was born on November 29, 1942 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Inez Esther Ruth Smith and Richard Henry Coates.
Due to many health complications, Lena passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 24, 2021 and went to be with our Lord, and her beloved husband, Conrad Harold Renner in heaven.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and her brother Charles Coates.
She is survived by her brother Jim Coates and her sisters Barbara Coates, Nancy and Chris Beck and Cheryl and Kelly Nichols. Her daughter Debbie Renner-Sloan and husband Chad and their daughter KaLeigh Sloan and spouse Finley Boyle. Her son, John Renner and his wife Mary. Her daughter Melinda and husband Russell Gardiner. Her granddaughter Grace and her husband Curtis Scott.
Greg Howell: “Wow. She used to ride with me to Waco High. She lived down the street from me. I haven’t seen her in, I guess, 50 plus years. So sorry another one gone. We need to count our blessings. God bless us all!”
Clara Sue Griffis Arnsdorff: “I am so sorry — we are shrinking fast — love and prayers to all.”
Bev Murphy Wells: “I do remember her. If I remember right, I always called her Ruth though. We had such a large class and after graduation, so many moved out of Waco. Thanks to Howard, you and others for keeping track of all our beloved classmates! You all make outstanding efforts!