Mrs. Stella Burnett Blenner passed on October 21, 2026, at the age of 87; born October 2, 1939, in Blount County, Alabama, she was a resident of Marietta, Georgia. She grew up in Gadsden, Alabama (Alabama City) and graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1957. She worked for a small town loan company until moving to Huntsville, Alabama, to work at Thiokol Chemical Corporation of Reddstone Arsenal, Al.
She married Burton Howard Blenner (Bert) on April 18, 1959. She is survived by Bert, three daughters: Maleah Blenner Fretwell of Monroe, GA, Michele Blenner Provost (Steve) of Woodstock, GA and Marja Blenner Burney (Josh) of Young Harris. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Avery Blenner, Aiden Fretwell, Olivia Provost, Elly Provost, Ansley Provost, Shawn Provost and Ian Burney. Stella is also leaves behind two great grandchildren, Ellie Sanchez and Charlene Carlyle; sister-in-law, Peggy Wood Burnett, along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Dewey Ellison Burnett and Leta Painter Burnett; her sister - Helen Burnett Walker and brother- Bill Burnett.
Stella was a Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church and served for 28 years as Church Administrator at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Marietta, GA retiring in March 2008.
Stella was always an active volunteer- in Huntsville at St. Mark's Lutheran Church- working with youth groups and SCS. Various groups at Holy Trinity, and always involved with groups their three children were involved with - especially the Lassiter Band program. She co-chaired the New Volunteer Committee at Good Mews Animal Foundation for several years, and supported Simple Needs, GA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Good Mews Animal Foundation, 3805 Robinson Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Simple Needs, GA Inc PO box 670265, Marietta, GA 30066
PurrNation Cat Alliance
Survivor Fitness Foundation
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
