Greta E. (McGee) Drennen, 86, of the New Britain/Middletown area, peacefully went to be with Our Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 at New Britain General Hospital from complications of the COVID-19 virus. She was the loving wife of over 25 years of the late James C. Drennen. Born in Huntsville, AL on November 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Charles C. and Lillian McGee, she had been a resident of Hartford for 20 years prior to residing in Middletown for 25 years. Greta was a proud and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who took great pride in being a homemaker. She enjoyed solving word-search puzzles, bingo and liked listening to Christian and Gospel music. Most of all, she was a family woman who loved her family very much. She liked cooking and received great joy having her beloved grandchildren spend time with her and sleep over at her home. She loved caring and spoiling her family, especially her grandchildren.
Greta is survived by a daughter, Teresa K. Drennen of New Britain; a son, Frank C. Drennen and his wife, Norma, of East Hartford; her twin sister, Juanita Elders and her husband, Bobby, of Hazel Green, AL; her five cherished grandchildren, Lee Ana Torres of New Britain, Jennifer Torres of New Britain, Margarita Velez and her wife, Natasha, of Worcester, MA, Kassidy Drennen of East Hartford, Tyler Drennen of New Britain; six adored great-grandchildren, Landon, Briana, Asia, Isaiah, Cristion, Alivia; one great-great-granddaughter, Gianella; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Due to the current health crisis, private funeral service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Greta’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road, Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701. The D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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American Diabetes Association260 Cochituate Road, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
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