Helen Dale Roddenberry Rezendes

Published 8:14 pm Monday, December 6, 2010

A memorial service for Helen Dale Roddenberry Rezendes, 84, of Tallahassee, Fla., are 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at Culley’s MeadowWood Riggins Road Chapel in Tallahassee. Mrs. Rezendes went to heaven Dec. 3, 2010. She was one of 12 children born to Leedia Brinson and Norwood James Roddenberry of Metcalfe, Ga. Helen traveled all over the world creating a new and beautiful home with every military move. An amazing cook and homemaker, avid reader, cross-word puzzles and master bridge player, she was a woman of many talents. Her loving and large family, an army of nephews and nieces and many dear friends will miss her  greatly. A devoted wife for 63 years and loving mother, she is survived by her husband, Colonel (Retired) Ernest F. Rezendes; her daughter. Deborah D. Lovell of Dallas and her son John Scott Rezendes, U.S. Army Special Forces (Retired); her devoted grandchildren. Mark A. Lovell, John Ryan Lovell, Lara Lovell Henry, Jake Ryan Rezendes, Margaret Helen Rezendes, Benjamin Ernest Rezendes; and she welcomed her first great-grandchild, Noelle Morgan Henry just recently on November 17 of this year. Following the service, family and friends will host a memorial luncheon at Metcalfe United Methodist Church in Metcalfe, Ga. The family wishes to especially thank our dear Aunt Eleanor Rezendes for her  love and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Fla. 32308. Their compassionate and professional staff are greatly appreciated. — Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home