Renee M. Anderson, 53, of Michigan City, Ind. passed away unexpectedly at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 in her home.
She was born April 9, 1966, in Baltimore, Md., to George and Patricia (Buettner) Adey.
Renee was a bartender for 21 years at Rocks Lounge at Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City. She enjoyed her work, going with a smile on her face every day. Renee also enjoyed cooking, shopping, roller coasters and amusement parks. She especially enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren and sharing Christmas with her whole family. Renee was always happy and would light up a room when entering. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her father, George Adey, of La Porte, Ind.; three children, Jillian Adey, Janelle Anderson and Jacob Anderson, all of Michigan City; special son-in-law, Michael Rizzo, of La Porte; godfather, David Adey of Massachusetts; one sister, Becky (Keith) Gouge, of Michigan City; two brothers, George (Suzie) Adey, Jr. of Michigan City and Mark (Elizabeth) Adey, of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren, Evan and Sophie Rizzo and Austyn and Alayna Grigsby; nieces, Angela, Kay, Amie, Rachel, Heather, Jennifer, Amber and Amaryllis; nephew, Benjamin; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and friends.
Preceding her in death were her son, Joshua E. Adey; mother, Patricia Adey; and sister, Paula Bailey.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services celebrating her life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Pickens officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to her children, Jillian Adey, Janelle Anderson and Jacob Anderson.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.