Renee Elizabeth Ripple, 62, passed away August 4, 2019. She was born on October 15, 1956 to Fred and Bessie Ripple. The fourth of five children, she was raised in El Campo, TX. Renee courageously battled epilepsy and associated psychological issues while still living a happy life in Houston volunteering at several hospitals and charitable organizations. She had a passion for
crocheting afghans which many of us are the beneficiaries of and will remember her by. For the past nine years she resided at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living in Conroe, TX.
Renee was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dennis Ripple and wife Linda and nephew, Shawn Oliphant.
She is survived by her sister Linda Oliphant and husband, Stephen of Denver, CO, brother Gerald Ripple and wife Neta of El Campo, and brother John Ripple and wife Wanda of Willis, TX.
Renee is also survived by nieces and nephews, Trevor Ripple and wife, Heather, Kenyon Ripple and wife, Leila, Laura Ripple, Shannon Gordon and husband, David, Allison Hedgecoke and husband, Ray, Kyle Ripple and wife, Kayla, Bethany Wilson and husband, Mark and 4 great-nieces, Ashley Ripple, Amelia Gordon, Avery Ripple and Elle Wilson and 3 great-nephews, Cole Ripple, Tucker Hedgecoke and Clark Ripple.
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, a Visitation will be at The Chapel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, TX at 1:15 PM followed by a Rosary at 1:30 PM. A Celebration Mass will then follow at 2:00 PM with Fr. Joseph Manapuram officiating. A reception will follow the funeral service at the John Paul II Youth Center.
On Friday, August 9, 2019, a Rite of Committal will be held at The Chapel at Holy Cross Memorial Park, El Campo, TX at 10:00am. A reception will follow the Rite of Committal at the Mikeska Fellowship Center at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo, TX.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Ripple, John Ripple, Trevor Ripple, Kenyon Ripple, Kyle Ripple and Mark Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Renee’s memory may be directed to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, God’s Love Our Mission Capital Campaign, 704 Old Montgomery Road, Conroe, TX 77301, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School, 302 W Church St., El Campo, TX 77437 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 East White Oak Terrace,
Conroe, TX.
