Renna’s Story

Site created on June 12, 2020

On March 31st our lives were forever changed when we heard the doctors say, “The MRI has revealed a tumor in your daughter’s spine.” That sentence hit us like an icy wave; a wave that continues to wash over us again and again. Our daughter is sick. She has a tumor. And we can’t save her.

While it is true that we cannot save our daughter, we know the One who can. We know the God who created our little Renna and is sovereign over even the most minute detail of her life. He spoke the world into being, heals the blind, and is a doctor to the sick. A tumor is no more difficult for Him than a hangnail.

Please join us in praying for our sweet girl! 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Laura Abbott

RENNA CAROLYNN ABBOTT age 9, of Louisville, Kentucky, entered into eternal life in her home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Renna loved unicorns, donuts, Legos, Star Wars, all things purple, sea creatures, and playing with her sisters. Renna looked liked her mom and shared her dad’s taste in music, living up to the meaning of her name, joyful song. She attended Covenant Classical Academy where she leaves behind many beloved teachers and friends. Renna was a member of Kenwood Baptist Church where she was cherished beyond measure. 




Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Logan and Laura Abbott; her sisters Aydah and Joanna Abbott; grandmother, Dale Peterson; grandparents, Tony and Lisa Abbott, and grandmother, Carol Thomas. Renna is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jim Thomas.




Visitation and viewing will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 1-2:45 pm in the Alumni Chapel at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, located at 2825 Lexington Rd in Louisville, KY. Her funeral service will begin at 3 pm in the Alumni Chapel and will be followed by a donut reception in Heritage Hall. Those in attendance are welcome to wear purple, Renna’s favorite color. Burial will be private at Cave Hill Cemetery.




In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Renna's honor to the scholarship fund at her beloved school http://ccalouisville.org/support

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