Mary Jane (Hite) Rentz

Mary H. Rentz

Lexington – Mrs. Mary Jane Hite Rentz, 91, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1928 to Maude Bachman and Daniel Abram Hite.

Mrs. Mary was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Rev. Leonard Odell Rentz; sons, Bruce Rentz, Aaron Rentz, and Kevin Rentz; grandson, Edward Rentz, and her siblings, Mae Addie Spires, Nezzie Lee Shuler, Lewie K. Hite, Lizzie E. Glenn, Bernice M. Drafts, Elanie Walker McGraw, Delmus C. Hite, and Bedie H. Barr. She is survived by her two daughters, Frances (David) Hoogenboom and Miriam (Larry) Taylor; daughter-in-laws, Clara Purvis Rentz and Vonda Ayer Rentz; grandchildren, Kim (Freddie) Phillips, Nora (Earl) Ricard, Travis (Jennifer) Henzler, Justin (Kate) Henzler, great grandchildren, Lauren (Robert) Jumper, Dylan Phillips, Hunter Ricard, Blaine Ricard, Ashlyn Henzler, Karson Henzler, Leyton Henzler, Liam Henzler, Ella Henzler, and Alex Henzler; great great grandchildren, Kacey Jumper and soon to be born Kaylynn Jumper, and many close nieces and nephews.

She spent many years working as a cafeteria employee for Lexington School District 2. She was well known for her wonderful homemade yeast bread. Blizzard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Southland Memorial Gardens. Due to the current health pandemic, social distancing will be observed and face coverings are required.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Alport Syndrome Foundation at 1608 Briarwood Terrace Pheonix, AZ 85048-414.

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