Sarah Jane Renn's Obituary
Sarah Jane Renn of Decatur, IL took the hand of Jesus and went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023, in her home with her loving husband by her side. Sarah was born October 29, 1957, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Mullinax) Wallace. She married Robert Renn on October 10, 1977, at Riverside Baptist Church in Decatur, IL.
Sarah was a Retail Worker, and a full-time mother to her children Christina and Robert.
Sarah loved outdoor activities, carnivals and fairs. She loved to watch old shows all day with her husband. She loved going to the beach with her grandkids. She also loved to shop and eat sunflower seeds.
Surviving are her husband; Robert, children Christina (Erik) Renn of Taylorville, IL and Robert (Nichole) Renn of Decatur, IL. Brother, Larry (Nan) Wallace of MO; Nancy (Don) Estep of IL; Melissa (Mike) Watson of Florida.
8 grandkids; Mason Bush, Shannon Stine Jr., Trent Jenkins, Alexis Renn, Kylie Renn, Carter Renn, Resi Merrifield, & Demi Merrifield.
She was preceded in death by her parents & nephew Greg Wallace.
Services will be held for Sarah on September 7, 2023, at west Decatur Church of God 4500 W. Main Decatur Il 62526. Family visitation from 11-12. Public visitation 12-1pm. Memorial service will be at 1pm.
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