BEECH CREEK – Our hearts are broken but we know Heaven is sweeter now. Serenity Grace O’Bannon, age 1 year, of Beech Creek, known to those closest to her as “Rennie Grace”, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Rennie was born July 11, 2019, in Owensboro. She had a smile that lit up whatever room she was in. She radiated happiness. She enjoyed playing with her older sisters and spending time with her Mommy and Daddy. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Mike Blake; and her great-grandmothers, Betty O’Bannon and Karen Webster.
She is survived by her parents, Kaitlyn Piper and Blake O’Bannon of Beech Creek; sisters Paislee and Piper O’Bannon of Beech Creek; grandparents Michelle and Jerry O’Bannon, Jr. of Beech Creek, Raymond (Tabbie) Piper of Belton, and Riki Beth (Jeremy) Wingfield of Owensboro; aunts Ashley (Gavin) Hill, Kelsey Piper (James Lovins), and Taylor Gunn; uncles Jakob Simmons, Karson Lynch, and Dustin Lynch; great-grandparents Peggy Blake, Jerry O’Bannon, Sr., Eva (Ken) Piper, Debbie (Matthew) Embry, Stephon Webster, and Lynn (Richard) Gray; her Gigi, Nannie; along with other great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and church family.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at Hazel Creek Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Roger Heltsley officiating, assisted by Bro. Barry Davis. Burial will follow in Hazel Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 9:00 a.m. at Hazel Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited based upon current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
