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Alice Renea Gordy

January 10, 1939- April 3, 2020

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Alice Renea Edwards Gordy, known by many as “Renea”, passed away on Friday April 3, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family until she took her last breath and returned home peacefully to be with her savior. Renea was born in Twin Falls Idaho on January 10, 1939 and later relocated with her family in California where she graduated from Chula Vista High School. Renea then moved with her family to Anchorage Alaska where she met the love of her life Russell, whom she married on March 10, 1958. The couple returned to his hometown of Calvert County, Maryland, where they created a beautiful life together. Renea was a wonderful, nurturing and loving mother to 6 children, 25 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. She was the matriarch of her family instilling many of her values, talents and constant generosity. Renea loved her family unconditionally, especially her “Sugar Babe” Russell of 62 years. She wouldn’t leave his sight without giving him a kiss first. He was her everything and never left her side even through her long battle with Dementia. The two were a living love story, admired by all who knew them.

Renea was a proud, humble and loyal servant to her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located in Sunderland, Maryland. She was one of the first members of the church in the area and over the years served in many ways including teaching the little ones in Primary, becoming a Sunday school teacher and Relief Society President. Renea never missed the opportunity to make one of her fabulous homemade meals for the Missionaries. Renea loved volunteering her time for church hospitality events and celebrating Pioneer Day. Renea was an exemplary leader for all to follow. Service work for others and doing what was right was her main purpose in life.

Renea enjoyed the simple things in life as you could always find her sitting on her back porch taking in whatever nature had to offer. She enjoyed volunteering for girl scouts and brownie troops while her daughters were young, she had a love for horses and writing heartwarming poetry, growing fruits and vegetables in her beloved garden, sewing quilts and making baby blankets. Renea always made each holiday special with her many traditions and variety of homemade gifts that always came from her heart. There wasn’t anything worth buying at the store that she couldn’t make better herself. Renea enjoyed singing church Hymns and good ole’ country music. She had a love for traveling as she never turned down the opportunity for a good adventure. Often times she would get together with her two sisters that she so cherished, DeJuan and Sharon. The sisters loved to meet in Salt Lake City, Utah, for women’s conference through their church. Renea always returned home with a beautiful story to tell followed by lots of laughs. Renea loved to tell stories of her childhood and the family owned Mexican Café’, El Juan’s, when her family lived out in California.  Above everything else, Renea had a passion for being in her kitchen, cooking and baking for all to enjoy. You never left her house without a full belly and a smile on your face. Renea welcomed everyone who crossed her path and made them feel as if she were your best friend. She had a special way about her to say the least.

Renea was the perfect wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her blessings of love, faith and the many life lessons that she bestowed upon us will forever live in our hearts. Renea’s beautiful legacy will surely live on through the many hearts that she has touched.

Renae was preceded in death by a son Ronald Wiley Gordy. She is survived by her husband Russell Warren Gordy, a son Russell Warren Gordy, Jr. and wife Laurie of Clearfield, UT, and daughters Donna Renea Dement of Jacksonville, FL, Alice Danette Marshall of Lusby, MD, Lorian Rae Sloper and husband Mark of Mechanicsville, MD, and Sharon Lynn Bryant of Huntingtown. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and over 35 great-grandchildren, and sisters Dejuan Tracy of Palmer, Alaska, and Sharon Anne Hubb of Anchorage, Alaska. She was preceded in death by a brother Hugh Edwards.

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    Sharon Humm
    5 Apr 2020
    1:04pm

    Warren and Family,
    I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Gordy’s passing. Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for God’s comfort and strength to be with you all during this difficult time.

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    Vicky
    5 Apr 2020
    9:37pm

    Donna, James and the rest of the family you are always in my thoughts and prayers. give me a call if you need anything. Love you, Vicky

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    Lusby
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    Debbie Gibson
    5 Apr 2020
    9:47pm

    God rest her soul. Aunt Renea as she was known to our family, left us all many wonderful memories. I send your entire family prayers for strength to get through this very difficult time in your lives.

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    Sarah Jewell
    5 Apr 2020
    11:46pm

    What an amazing story of Aunt Renea. I know I’ve met her at least once through my grandmother and a great friend of hers, Earlene Johnson. I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about her and reading this just shows how dear she was to her family and friends. Prayers to the family and continue to treasure the memories!

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    Shelaine Beaver
    6 Apr 2020
    6:46am

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know she had struggled lately and is no longer in pain. Sister Gordy was always so welcoming and nice. Your family will be in our prayers at this difficult time. She will be missed.

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      Joan Butler Potter
      26 Apr 2020
      7:02am

      I am so very to hear Renae passed. She was one of the sweetest women. I admired her. Her love of the lord and her family. I hope the rest are doing well. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Bonnie Plastow
    6 Apr 2020
    11:40am

    Oh, how I love Renae! The best year of my life was serving in Primary with her. When I was asked to choose counselors to serve with me I knew right away that Nancy Hilton was to be one of them. I continued to pray for guidance on the second counselor. My answer came one beautiful Sunday right after the closing prayer in Sacrament meeting. As I was leaving the chapel, I turned around and to my wonder there was Renae, standing with a beautiful glowing light around her. She was the answer to my prayer. The topic for Primary that year was Temples and the Lord had choosen Renae to share her love and knowledge of temples with the children.
    To you Russell and all of your family I send love, prayers and hugs during this difficult time. I know she wouldn’t want any of us us to be sad but it’s hard not to be sad. I draw strength in knowing that beautiful daughter has gone home.

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    Hawkins Gail
    6 Apr 2020
    4:07pm

    I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Keep all of you in my prayers, with love 💗😇🙏

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    Chatt and Susan Williamson and family
    6 Apr 2020
    8:10pm

    We are so sorry to hear that Renea has passed; she was a staple in Calvert Ward. Please know you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.

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    Jim & Carol Nelson
    8 Apr 2020
    9:44am

    Our sincere condolences to Renea’s family. We lived in Calvert country only 2 years from 1991 to 1993, but Renea touched our hearts and we cherish our fond memories of her.

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    Sharon Dant Hubb
    8 Apr 2020
    7:18pm

    My dear NANA is gone home to be with all the many family that has gone on before! How wonderful for her but sad for us to be apart for a time. She was my dear sister that taught me eternal truths all thru my life. Renea, DeJuan and I enjoyed so many adventures together we were more than sister. Russell and all the Gordy’s, know that I love you and pray for peace and comfort at this time. Renea, God be with you till we meet again.

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    Mike Phipps
    8 Apr 2020
    11:47pm

    Thoughts and prayers…

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    Florence Higgins
    14 Apr 2020
    10:53pm

    My thoughts and prayers have been with you both during this last year . May she Rest In Peace

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Sort Comments

    Sharon Humm
    5 Apr 2020
    1:04pm

    Warren and Family,
    I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Gordy’s passing. Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for God’s comfort and strength to be with you all during this difficult time.

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Vicky
    5 Apr 2020
    9:37pm

    Donna, James and the rest of the family you are always in my thoughts and prayers. give me a call if you need anything. Love you, Vicky

    save
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    Lusby
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Debbie Gibson
    5 Apr 2020
    9:47pm

    God rest her soul. Aunt Renea as she was known to our family, left us all many wonderful memories. I send your entire family prayers for strength to get through this very difficult time in your lives.

    save
    City
    Dadeville
    State
    Alabama
    Reply
    Sarah Jewell
    5 Apr 2020
    11:46pm

    What an amazing story of Aunt Renea. I know I’ve met her at least once through my grandmother and a great friend of hers, Earlene Johnson. I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about her and reading this just shows how dear she was to her family and friends. Prayers to the family and continue to treasure the memories!

    save
    City
    Timmonsville
    State
    SC
    Reply
    Shelaine Beaver
    6 Apr 2020
    6:46am

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know she had struggled lately and is no longer in pain. Sister Gordy was always so welcoming and nice. Your family will be in our prayers at this difficult time. She will be missed.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    MD
    Reply
      Joan Butler Potter
      26 Apr 2020
      7:02am

      I am so very to hear Renae passed. She was one of the sweetest women. I admired her. Her love of the lord and her family. I hope the rest are doing well. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

      save
      City
      Hanover
      State
      PA
      Reply
    Bonnie Plastow
    6 Apr 2020
    11:40am

    Oh, how I love Renae! The best year of my life was serving in Primary with her. When I was asked to choose counselors to serve with me I knew right away that Nancy Hilton was to be one of them. I continued to pray for guidance on the second counselor. My answer came one beautiful Sunday right after the closing prayer in Sacrament meeting. As I was leaving the chapel, I turned around and to my wonder there was Renae, standing with a beautiful glowing light around her. She was the answer to my prayer. The topic for Primary that year was Temples and the Lord had choosen Renae to share her love and knowledge of temples with the children.
    To you Russell and all of your family I send love, prayers and hugs during this difficult time. I know she wouldn’t want any of us us to be sad but it’s hard not to be sad. I draw strength in knowing that beautiful daughter has gone home.

    save
    City
    Salt Lake City
    State
    UT
    Reply
    Hawkins Gail
    6 Apr 2020
    4:07pm

    I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Keep all of you in my prayers, with love 💗😇🙏

    save
    City
    Port Republic
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Chatt and Susan Williamson and family
    6 Apr 2020
    8:10pm

    We are so sorry to hear that Renea has passed; she was a staple in Calvert Ward. Please know you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.

    save
    City
    Mount Airy
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Jim & Carol Nelson
    8 Apr 2020
    9:44am

    Our sincere condolences to Renea’s family. We lived in Calvert country only 2 years from 1991 to 1993, but Renea touched our hearts and we cherish our fond memories of her.

    save
    City
    South Jordan
    State
    Utah
    Reply
    Sharon Dant Hubb
    8 Apr 2020
    7:18pm

    My dear NANA is gone home to be with all the many family that has gone on before! How wonderful for her but sad for us to be apart for a time. She was my dear sister that taught me eternal truths all thru my life. Renea, DeJuan and I enjoyed so many adventures together we were more than sister. Russell and all the Gordy’s, know that I love you and pray for peace and comfort at this time. Renea, God be with you till we meet again.

    save
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    Anorage
    State
    Alaska
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    Mike Phipps
    8 Apr 2020
    11:47pm

    Thoughts and prayers…

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    Owings
    State
    MD
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    Florence Higgins
    14 Apr 2020
    10:53pm

    My thoughts and prayers have been with you both during this last year . May she Rest In Peace

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    North Beach
    State
    Maryland
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