- Date Of Birth: July 15, 1954
- Date Of Death: May 31, 2022
- State: Indiana
Leslie Renee Mraz, age 67, of Kempton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family. Renee was born on July 15, 1954 to her parents, Cecil Edgell and Geraldine (Burris) Edgell. Renee was married to the love of her life, Gary Mraz, for 43 years before he preceded her in death on February 9, 2016.
Renee graduated from Madison Heights High School in the Class of 1972. She later earned a degree in accounting from Indiana Business College. When Renee’s children were growing up she made the decision to stay home with them. Once all the kids started school, Renee started volunteering. She spent time at Lincoln and Washington elementary school. She started working at Washington Elementary as an aide, but soon after became the secretary for Tipton Elementary. This was a title Renee proudly owned for over 30 years!
Renee loved her job, and she was great at it! She was the perfect mix of stern and loving. If a child needed some motivation to get their work done, she was more than happy to take care of business. However, if Mrs. Mraz saw a child struggling with something or having a tough day, she was the first to give an encouraging word and a warm embrace. Renee was one of a kind! She was a “what you see is what you get” kind of woman! Her approach to life is no doubt what drew so many to her. She was genuine, happy go lucky, energetic, driven, extremely helpful to others, and so very kindhearted.
Renee was also a very devoted mother and grandma! She never missed an opportunity to spend quality time with her kids and grandkids.
Those left to carry on Renee’s legacy of love are her children, Tony Mraz, Jeanette (Kris) Mraz-Donovan; grandchildren, Fulton Mraz, Carson Mraz, Gabriella Mraz, Tara (Marshall) Lee, Nick Donovan, Gavin Donovan, Hannah Donovan, Ian Donovan; siblings, Kevin Edgell, Kent Edgell, Annie Goodnight, Cheryl Kerr; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
