Rena D Guerin

1924 - 2017

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Rena Guerin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2017.

Rena Dewitt Harmon Guerin died peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 16, 2017. She was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky November 2, 1924 and lived in Perryville, Kentucky as a child. She was Valedictorian of her high school class there in 1942. She attended Morehead State Teachers College and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1945 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Leo John Guerin in Washington, DC February 23, 1947. They resided in Louisville, Kentucky before moving to Florida in 1990. They were long time members of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville and Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater. She was a long time member of North Dunedin Baptist Church at her death. Rena taught school in Jefferson County Kentucky and retired after 25 years. She is survived by her daughter Linda and her husband Dennis Werner, her son Leo John Guerin, Jr. and his wife Carole, 4 grandchildren Christopher, David, and Julie Werner (Caldwell), and Craig Collins Guerin, two great-grandchildren Brooklyn and Brody Werner. Her husband of 52 years, Leo John Guerin and grandson Leo John Guerin, III preceded her in death and she will be buried with them. Services will be held at Sylvan Abbey Methodist Church June 21, 2017 at 11:00am. Viewing will begin at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer's Foundation of America 322 Eighth Avenue 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 would be appreciated. www.sylvanabbey.com

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June 20, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

June 20, 2017

Matilda Ewald

I was blessed to teach 5th grade with Rena
for a number of years at Indian Trail. What a splendid example she set for students and teachers alike. She was a fine lady...the very.best! My condolences to Linda and her entire family. Tilda

June 19, 2017

Bootsie Griffith

John & Carol I an so sorry for your lost. I know you have wonderful memories of your Mom. She was a very sweet lady as I remember her! She is at rest with her family that were waiting for her. Remembering you both &Craig. Bootsie

June 19, 2017

Darlene Johnson

Rena will be deeply missed by the Johnson family. We all considered her family. We have many great memories of her and we loved her dearly. Lots of love to the Guerin family at this difficult time. I'm here for you if you need anything.

June 17, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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