Nettie Renee Renchie was born on October 16, 1954, in Austin, Texas as the second of four children born to Margie and Robert Renchie, Sr.

After graduating from Texas City High School in 1973, Nettie worked at a variety of positions that included working at American National Insurance, Southwestern Bell, and was also a devoted caregiver for over 20 years until her health began to fail her. She was very devoted to The Word and attended both New Life Baptist Church and Barbour’s Chapel Church.

Nettie was a gifted crafter and a wonderful seamstress.  She had a passion for caring for children and would openly express her love.  Nettie was a giver and was extremely passionate helping anyone with care, clothes, food and shelter.  She was a true giver at heart and volunteered with the Salvation Army and other charities.

Nettie adored her family and often called “Big Red”.  Big Red would have parties and of course she would take center stage being the life of the party.  Her love and devotion was the glue that held the family together.

Nettie is preceded in heaven by her parents, her older sister, Brenda Renchie, older brother, Robert Renchie, Jr., and longtime friend and companion Otis “Bubba” Randle, Sr.

Nettie leaves behind her three children, Keree (Dorothy) Renchie, Robert Bernard “BB” Renchie and Antaea Renchie; along with her brothers, Joesph Renchie, Sr. and Tony Dantzler; 11 grandchildren; Darele Rhem, Kiara Renchie, Essence Watson, Keree Renchie, Jr., Kory Renchie, Ky’Ree Renchie, Paul Saldana, Kaityln Callis, Keir Renchie, Eden Renchie, Ean Renchie; several great grandchildren; niece, Keishia Gatson and her husband, Otis Gatson and their sons, Kevin Sanders, Kobe Gatson and Keanan Gatson, nephews, Brandon C. Williams and Joseph Renchie, Jr.; a host of other relatives and many friends.

 

 

I'll Be Seeing You

 

I'll Be Seeing You...

I'm at rest, so don't cry It'll be easier as time go by

I've done my best to live a good life

For if I did, I would be with God Know I'm happy and very content

For the things I have done wrong, I have repent As I have seen your faces that make me sad

But I have made it. For that I am glad! You know and I know it is hard on Earth,

So you shouldn't cry at death but at birth I have no worries, no pains, no fears

Because I'm with God, so dry your tears I love you all and this is what I want you to do.

Put God first in your life and I'll be seeing you

God loves you and I do too.

With all my love,

Nettie