Lillian Irene Rennier

She was born on May 3, 1937 in Oblong, IL to the late Peter and Goldie Wilkerson Rennier.

Lillian worked for the International Shoe Company in Sikeston, MO until its closure. Then she opened and independently ran her own upholstery shop - "Lillian's Upholstery Shop" for many years until her retirement. While employed at the shoe factory, she was an active member of their bowling team. Throughout her life, she loved gardening and was the family historian always willing to share her knowledge and vast collection of photos. Also, she rescued many dogs when they were in need of a loving home.

She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for 81 years.

She is survived by one brother, Kenneth Rennier of St. Charles, MO; and one sister, Theresa Mattingly, of Sikeston, MO.

In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Queto Rennier, Theodore Rennier, Paul Rennier, Joseph Rennier, Carl Rennier, and Jerome Rennier; and two sisters, Mary Schuchart and Joyce Payne.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until time of rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO. A funeral mass will be held Monday, February 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston, MO with Celebrant Rev. Colby Elbert.

Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, MO.

Pallbearers will be Jack Hays Sr., Jack Hays Jr., Jack Hays III, James Hann, Greg Rennier, Robert Rennier.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Rennier family.