Rena P. Chappell former Gilroy resident passed away June 17, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse A. Chappell Jr.. Mrs. Chappell is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Barr of Gilroy, Deborah Skinkle (Robert) of Silver Springs, Nevada, Esther Rank (Joe) of Riverside she is also survived by two grandsons, five granddaughters, six great-grandchildren and her beloved caretaker Fardowza Eghal. Rena and Jesse and family moved to Gilroy in 1947. A native of Akron, Ohio age 90 years.
Rena was employed in secretarial bookkeeping jobs in the Gilroy area through out her life. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary Post 669 serving as a president. She also served as a president of American Legion Auxiliary District 13. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Gilroy and felt blessed to live a long and active life. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:00 A.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
