Rennie Keezell Harrison, formerly of Harrisonburg, died May 1, 2008, in Richmond, Va., where she had lived for the past seven years.

She was born in Keezletown, Va., on May 14, 1924, and was the daughter of Captain Rembrandt Peale Keezell and Meta Echard Keezell.

She graduated from Keezletown High School in 1941 and from the College of William & Mary in Virginia in 1945. From 1945 to 1950, she was a social worker in the City of Alexandria, Va., Department of Public Welfare. From 1950 to 1954, she worked in the same capacity for the City of Staunton, Va., Department of Public Welfare.

After raising her family, she embarked on a career in banking with Rockingham National Bank (now Wachovia) in 1970 before retiring in 1984 as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager.

She married William Robert Harrison Sr. on Aug. 2, 1952, who predeceased her on March 3, 2000.

She is survived by her sister, Narice Keezell Bowman of Richmond; her foster sister, Helen Showalter of Harrisonburg; two sons, William Robert Harrison Jr. of Arlington, Va., and George Franklin Harrison of Midlothian, Va.; and two beloved grandchildren, Samuel Z. Harrison and Ella P. Harrison, also of Midlothian, Va.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Keezletown Cemetery with the Rev. William Painter officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 4, 2008, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home, 3173 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions to be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond VA 23227.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.

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Mary Harris, formerly of Keezletown and now residing in the Bridgewater Retirement Community, sends her deepest sympathy and warmest regards to Narice and all the family on the death of Rennie. She was a very special woman whom Mary was priviledged to know as a friend for many years. Our prayers are with you all. sincerely, Jimmy Harris, Staunton (Mary's youngest son) Mary E. Harris 2008-05-05 17:35:02

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Bill's mother. We are perhaps most truly seen in our children: here was surely a fine and noble woman. The poets always say it best: Robert Frost -- Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day Nothing gold can stay. Dan Weese 2008-05-05 21:12:53

Our heartfelt condolences on Rennie Harrison's passing. Here in Sweden we say: Någonstans inom oss är vi alltid tillsammans or Somewheres within us We are always together Joseph Moosman 2008-05-06 00:44:54

Please accept my condolences, Bill, on the passing of your mother. Have no fear, she will always be at your side when you need her. Marilyn L 2008-05-07 08:15:05

Bill and George: My mother and I are so sorry to read of your mother\\\'s passing. Your mother will be missed by many, including my mother, who stayed in touch with her after all these many years. Fortunately, our parents never lost their friendship. David Hutchison & Elinor Hutch 2008-05-15 06:21:03

This poem gave me some comfort when my grandmother passed: A Parable of Immortality I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud Just where the sea and the sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone says, "There she goes!" Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side And just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There she goes" There are other eyes watching her coming And their voices ready to take up the glad shouts, "Here she comes!" By Henry Van Dyke I hope it may comfort<... Brenda Mayer 2008-05-16 21:19:14

A friend and colleague from the banking days, Rennie always had a kind word, a great laugh and seasoned advice for those who worked with her. I learned a lot. Thank you Rennie. Peter Mullen 2008-06-02 05:21:19

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