Leslie Renee’ Petitt

My thoughts will definitely be with your family during this time. Renee was such a good hearted, generous lady that I've had the honor of knowing for too short of a time. I will miss her.

Renee was such a sweet person and I know she is going to be missed by so many people. God only knows what is best for us and he knew that she had all she could take here on earth. May God be with everyone who has suffered this great loss and may you have peace knowing that she is with the Angels up in the sky. And all those stars we see at night is Renees bling!! Peace be with everyone during this trying time.

God Bless,
April

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I only knew Renee from the bow groups but she was always happy and willing to help. She had to be the most positive person on the groups. I am glad to have been fortunate to have met her. I will keep your family in my thoughts.

Renee' was such a wonderful and talented lady I meet through the yahoo groups who has helped me with questions I had on how to do something, She was a Craft Diva..lol , she was also the first one all the time and was kind enough to share her secrets with all of us girls!!! She was always very helpful, kind and made me and the ladies crack up all the time!! The groups we were in together all miss her very much need her advise, the groups will not be the same without her!!! I will always remember her and her Candy Bows!!! RIP Renee' we love ya.

Renee you will be missed by so many. I pray for those hearts that ache from this. I am so greatful to have known you, you inspired me! ~Schelle

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Why have we been told that the memorial had already taken place yet the site here says it hasn't? The boutique says they just saw you a few days ago and you walked in and were fine! What is going on? I don't understand any of this! Who is Coco?

I first met Renee' (Coco) when I joined MarineChat.com. She was ill at this time, but always was in high spirits and enjoyed all her internet friends. She and Gunny John seemed to have true love for each other and showed their devotion to each other in many ways. They have both been great troopers and supported each other and had over flowing love for their family.

To the family I wish to send my deepest condolences. Coco will me missed, particularly by her husband, children and grand children. She loved each very much. However, she will be missed by a multitude of others who have had their life touched by her, including me.

No more suffering, pain, doctors appointments and such. May she rest in peace in the hands of our Lord. We all have been blessed by knowing her.

Dear "Coco" I do not know to whom the void of yoou being gone. I will miss the telephone calls and emails and I do know that all who met you will miss you. John was a very lucky man to have you as his wife and there very few who was so devoted to keep you as comfortable as he could and his undying love.

One these days we shall meet again You, John and me along with your other friend. Rest in Peace, Farwell my friend.

'RedDok"

John ,The Lord Jesus has called Coco home ,she is in no pain

now and you must go on with your life ,this is what Coco

would want you to do ,you also have your daughter and your Grand children to help look after.

Gunny John ,stand by for further orders from The Lord Jesus

he loves you John and has more good work for you to do.

Semper Fidelis and God Bless You,
James D.Fowler>>>aka JimmyTude

Coco as I knew her was truly loved by her husband gyjohn as I know him. We're a handful of Marines that know each other online and have never met. I know the love and devotion John has for his dear wife who has been sick ever since I've known them. Coco was in pain a lot and John did everything he could for her, I don't know how he did it. It has to be out of pure love. She is out of that terrible pain now and it's time for John to try to recover. God bless you and your family.
Semper Fi,
Tim McMahon

I met Renee 'Coco' through her husband Gunnery Sergeant John Pettit - and our US Marine Group "The Select FEW".

Coco and I shared many laughs and informative conversations.

I once asked her if Gunny John knew what a great woman he had -- and she let me know that there was no better husband than John and she was truely grateful to have him and have him taking care of her.

I'll not cry because Coco is gone - but I will smile large because she made my life more bearable when she was here.

I will really miss Renee's sweet emails and funny responses. Through all she was going through she was still worried about others. She could always cheer you up with her witty personality. What a luck family she has to know her personally. She loved you all lots.

Bless you,
Holly

What a wonderful privilege it was to enjoy Renee's special talents, gifts, creativity & humor! She was truly a unique creation of God who lived her life to the fullest, taking advantage of every opportunity, and sharing her knowledge & discoveries with others, expecting nothing in return except the reward of having helped others along the way; simply a loving, giving person.
To her family, I know your lives are so blessed & enriched to have had her--you have many happy memories, which can never be taken away. She is in heaven now, painfree & rejoicing. God will never leave you nor forsake you; He'll carry you & hold you in His arms as long as you need Him to.
He can be trusted to take care of you & meet your every need. Know that she's waiting in heaven for you--you will see her again! (I'm looking forward to meeting her in person, too.)
You're in my thoughts & prayers,
Sheila

My thoughts an prayers are with you and your Family. God Bless

I knew Renee from an online group. She was a very special woman to say the least. She always had a way of making the best out of the worst situation. We will miss her greatly.

I am sorry for your loss,
Dawn

I met Renee on line on the bow groups. She always made me laugh. She will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sending my deepest sympathy to sweet Renee's family. I was her online friend as well as you can see she truly made an impact in the bow world. We feel like we know her so well but never got to see what she looked like other than her hair mess when she got the glue in it. She was so wonderful to share so many neat stories with us. She will surely be missed by many. Take comfort in knowing what a blessing she was to sooooo many people. We know you all are strong and can get through this b/c that's how she raised you to be. She was such a strong woman herself. I wonder if there's anything in heaven that isn't already blinged that she can work on blingin' herself b/c if there is, you know what she's doing now. Take care........... love 'n hugs to you all
Tammy

I am soooo sorry for your loss. Renee and I met when I was her home health nurse. She always had a great attitude even through her pain. My granddaughters still wear the bows in their hair:) What a terrible loss for all

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Renee, you were such a light unto others. I can't tell you how many times I read your posts and laughed. So many times you changed my perspective on life. If I was having a bad day it was gauranteed that your post would pick me up. I looked forward to reading what you had to say, wether it was about bows or something completely off topic. Your sharing and kind words will be deeply missed. I wish I had the opportunity to get to know you more. I still remember when you first joined one of the groups we were on together, you were instantly a "loopie friend". I still can't believe we will not see your "ramblings" anymore. Rest in Peace Sweet Renee! You are loved by so many. I am thankful that I had the chance to get to know you online. My prayers are with your family in this sad time.

Love~N~Hugs
Carrie

I am so sorry for your loss. Renee was always joyful and positive and appreciated the little things. I will miss our bling queen on the bow group. Sending prayers of peace to your family in this difficult time, remember she lives on in you.

Anita

~~What a lucky family you are to have been blessed with someone as wonderful as Renee. She had such a positive outlook on life and it was truly infectious. She spoke of her family often and with so much love. Even thought I only knew her online, she was my friend. She is sadly missed. There is a small comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~God Bless
~Mika

I knew Renee from one of the bow groups. Her posts were always a delight to read. It was obvious that she loved her family. My condolences go out to all of her family and friends.

God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Shannan

My thoughts and prayers are with Renee's family.
Renee', you touched so many people's hearts and lives. You will be missed by dozens of people everytime we turn on our computers. Rest in peace and painfree sweet sweet Renee'.
Carla

What a blessing Renee' was! I loved reading her posts. We knew so much about her life and her family. She loved her husband, kids and grandkids...always talking about them. I will miss her posts in bright blue so much! I bet that she is love'n all the "bling" in HEAVEN!

I, too, am an online friend through the bow groups. Renee had a way of lifting people up with her bold "blue font" and great stories. She'll certainly be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family. God Bless.

I wish we could see a picture of you my friend! Hopefully your family will post some. I miss you even though we never met.

I knew Renee from the bow groups I was on, she was the type of person you felt had been a lifelong friend. We will miss you!
Jana in Ky.

I'm Donna Deleons daughter and Renee helped my mom with some bottle cap images for my birthday and made my sisters and I the best bows ever. I love you Renee and will miss you.

Renee, you were loved by many and will be missed by all. No matter how long or off topic I read all of her emails in their entirety. She was humorous and upbeat even when she was tired or in pain. I would like her family to know how many lives she's touched in our bow community!! I loved her dearly and know she's finally at peace and out of pain.
Miss your forever, Andrea

Didn't know Renee very well, Just through a couple bow groups.
She will be sorely missed!

Renee, I did not know you personally, but i enjoyed reading your post on the bow groups. You will be missed, My prayers are with you.

I only knew Renee through the bow group but she had the best input to group discussions. Her posts always made me laugh and it is so sad to think that she will not be posting them any longer. My thoughts and prayers are with her family to make it through this difficult time.

Your family is in my prayers.
Renee was such a giving person and will be missed a lot in our little bow world. Her loss is felt in more places than you will ever know.
Bless you all in your time of loss.

I am another online ribbon friend of Renee's and can not believe this has happened. She enriched my life by sharing her's. It was always a joy to see her large blue type waiting for me when scrolling through my email. She was a vibrant, sparkling person who would not be dampened by her illness and I will all sorely miss Renee.

Words seem so inadequate but they are all I have, if only I could use them with the success Renee did!

Thank you letting me share my thoughts and sorrow,
Jamie

I, as many of us, "met" Renee' in one of her online Bow groups. I immediately knew that she was a warm ,kind, WITTY, caring, woman when she welcomed me to the group like she alway known me.

I know there is nothing that can be said to ease your pain but please know that my thoughts and PRAYERS are with all of you.

Blessings, from one of Renee's MANY Bow "Sisters",
Terri

I am so sorry for your loss!!! I had very little contact with Renne and she was so sweet. I will miss her.
Laurie

What I remember and love the most is the quote that Renee always used on each and every email....
So, I will be honored to post it now - in rememberance of her:
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Happy moments, praise God

Difficult moments, seek God

Quite moments, worship God

Painful moments, trust God

Every moment, Thank God

God Bless your family during this hard time. I will continue to pray for strength for you all every day.
Blessings -
Krystine Vermeer - Infinitely Sweet

My deepest condolences to John & family. Please know that my prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Renee` was a blast to know. Her posts were always upbeat- she made lemonade out of lemons & her glass was always half full. What a darling woman. You all are so lucky to have been the most special people in her life. & in person. I wish I would have had that opportunity to know her in person. I knew that no matter what the subject-life or death- she was going to find the upside of it!! WOW, what a woman!! Thank you for sharing her with us-She did spend a lot of time with us-but, I 'm sure you knew that made her extremely happy. John, you sure did a lot of running for us-mailing, sending & helping Renee` with gifts of kindness. I could go on & on, I'll stop. God Bless you, :) Sue

No, I never met Renee. I only knew her from her postings on the Yahoo groups BUT I could tell what an awesome lady she was from reading what she had to say!!! I am sad for the loss but we all know that she is in a wonderful place and is no longer sick.
Blessings to all who love her and my prayers for each of you!
Marsha

I am so sorry Renee died... my deepest condolences to all her family. She was such a fun lady to have in the groups and always generous and kind. She will be missed by all of us, too. If you are interested in a great grief book (I know that sounds odd), this one helped me survive the death of my little girl: Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief, by Martha Whitmore Hickman. Maybe it will help you, too.

Renee, I will so miss you as a friend and a mentor. You were always right there ready to help and cheer us on. I will miss your (as you say "rambling") e-mails in the blue font. You found the bright side and humor in every situtation I can understand why God wanted to bring you back home Heaven, I just wish he would have let us have you a much longer. You touched us all and have left a little of your heart in all of ours. Luv n- Hugs to you and your family.

Renee,
You will be greatly missed by your "bow family". We love you! Much sympathy to your wonderful husband, children and grands! We'll be thinking of all of you!

Claudia Gibson

I will miss you so much Renee! You always made my day with your great stories and pictures. I know that you were someone special and have gone on to a better place, but we will miss you here!

I bet you are adding "bling" all around Heaven right now!!!

I knew Renee through some bow/craft groups and loved reading her messages. She was so positive and upbeat and gave all of us such a wonderful view of life as she lived it. She will be greatly missed and was a wonderful strong woman.

You were a wonderful, caring person. You will truly be missed.

I only knew Renee through the groups. We had lots of talks of dog tag punches. I will shorely miss her emails.
Rest in Peace, Renee. I know you are looking down on your grandkids.

May you rest in peace.

Kachana

She will be missed by everyone that enjoyed reading her upbeat and funny messages to her groups. I didn't know her well but anytime anyone had a problem or a question she was one of the first to offer advice or help.

You're missed greatly Renee... May you rest now in peace. I'm glad to have known you in our little bow groups, but it's obvious you were a friend to all as we miss you and your posts. May your family find peace each day and know that they now have a forever angel.

I only knew Renee for 7 months she called me a coon ass becaise I was from LA. I really loved her stories about her family and her grandkids. Her spirit will be missed.She was the bling queen she got me hooked on hot fix and always helped me with. I can just see her sitting on a cloud in heaven and as the angels go by she is blining their Halos and Wings. I will keep the family in my prayers. You are missed, there is a definet slience on boards its weird we are all chatting but somehow it's slient. Your home and out of pain and no more illness be free.

I will definitely miss Renee's positive outlook on life ,she was an inspiration for me ,and I have been so deeply saddened by her passing. I believe she touched so many peoples lives thru her illness,that all was not lost. She is now healthy and free.God's mercy will help us all thru this...God bless and keep Renee's family...

My heart goes out to the family of Renee'

Renee, You will truly be missed on the BeAProHairBowMaker board! I know I will miss your posts everyday. You were a inspiration to everyone! I know you are doing well now and looking upon us with a big beautiful smile.

Renee was always positive in whatever she did and said. I think God lead her to people to show and teach them how to be positive. Her family was blessed to have a woman like her in their lives, as well as we were. I know she is going to be missed extremely by everyone. She was like family to us ladies in the group, who haven't ever met her.

God Bless,
Carla D. <><

What a gal. I will miss her Bold Blue posts on our Bow, Yahoo Group. She knew everthing about making bows and where to find the coolest ribbon. I bet her Granddaughters heads were always dressed up in beautiful bows. Every loopie will dearly miss her. Thank you for sharing her with us, if only just for a little while. We all learned something from her.

Renee' will be so missed by me and many, many others in the bow making world. She was an inspiration to all of us, not by just her bling, but by the faith that held her strong. She also found the silver lining in daily living and, whoa...could she tell a story!! I loved reading her escapades and laughing right along with her. I am a better person for knowing such a wonderful lady!! May God strenghten you as you go through the days to come without her. God Bless!!!

In just a short while you touched my heart. The bow group will never be the same without you. What will all those newbees to the bow group do without your help and knowledge. I so glad I had the chance to get to know you even if it was just a short while. I will miss you greatly.

I was friends with Renee through the Bow group. She was so witty, friendly and always so helpful. I will miss her posts on the group. Rest in Peace, Renee. Melissa, in Massachusetts

I didn't know Renee very well, but she was an inspiring woman who had such an infectious attitude on life. She was a huge help to me on my bow efforts. She will be missed terribly.

Renee, You will be missed dearly. I will miss our private conversations and your Emails. Rest in peace and some day we will meet again in Heaven.

I knew Renee for just a short time from the Bow groups. She was such a joy, I would laugh when I would read her late night ramblings! I felt like I had known her forever. She is in no pain now and has a new glorified body! Rest in Peace Renee and I pray for peace for your family.

Renee,
Rest in peace my sweet friend for you are with the Lord now. You will have no more suffering as he has you in his arms. You are with Angels now and while they will certainly love you and take care of you, always remember that I too miss you and love you as a sister. You will be sadly missed everyday. But I am also grateful that you don't hurt anymore. God Bless God Bless God Bless. Shannon

I too was one of Renee's online friends and I will miss her funny posts and her beautiful bows. My heart goes out to her family.
I wish you peace,
Wendy

Renee..it's very sad that you are gone. I notice you would email the bow group every day and these past couple days I notice that you weren't emailing. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas, you were so much fun. I know I didn't really know you since I was only part of the group for a month and a half, but I got to know you a little and I enjoyed knowing who you are. God Bless to you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to live without a parent. Please know it does eventually get a bit easier. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Renee' will be missed by so many people. As one of her loopies, she gave me countless advice and countless laughs! She was the bright spot in so many people's day. I know she is an Angel looking down at all of us, watching us make bows, tutus, wands, and other things guiding us along the way.
God bless you and your family as you go through this difficult time. I pray that God gives your strength daily.

Joy Johnson

Renee was like family. She was our Bling Queen. Always so upbeat, and just a joy to know. She could spin a tale like no other. I will miss those oh so long winded emails that only Renee could write (and the blue font).
Petitt family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Renee was such a sweet person and will be deeply missed by her online groups. Although most of us never met her face-to-face, she was a special person who let us be a part of her life. I think we all felt so blessed to have her as a part of our bow family. She will be deeply missed by those of us whose lives she touched through the computer. She touched so many lives online, I can only imagine how many lives she touched in her life.

John and Cortney,
Thank you for allowing me to post on the guestbook. I am deeply saddened by our loss here. Renee was an awesome woman. We've had many heart to heart talks about the trials and tribulations of life, bows, blinging bows, family, etc. Cortney, I know that you feel as if you can't go on in life, but hang in there hun. It's a hard struggle; but we will get through this. I lost my mom when I was 10 and I just knew that my world was at an end. I am now 28 and a mom myself. She will always look down upon us and be with us in spirit and in our hearts. John, she will always be with you, as well. I will pray for your bereavement.

Renee was a very generous and funny lady. I only knew her through internet correspondence on my bow making groups but I felt like it was more than that. She will be greatly missed.

Hi. I was on some of Renees Yahoo groups and we will all miss her. She was a very special lady.

I would like to Thank Renee's Family for sharing her with us. She was always our bright light on the bow and ribbon groups - I didn't know her - but enjoyed her emails. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Hugs, Therese

i miss talking to you already! you were such a good friend and a wonderful listener. i pray that your family is doing well through this, and the lords light shines on them. i know you will always have your ears open. love you!!!

Renee, You will be missed tremendously! We loved reading your post online and will miss it. You and your Family are in our prayers!

I was in yahoo groups with Renee, always enjoyed her help and her funny stories. Your family will be in my prayers. dot

Like so many others, I only knew Renee online, but she had such a giving, loving spirit that we all loved her as "family." Renee called us her "bow family" and made us all feel that closeness. I looked forward to her messages and always felt uplifted as she shared her stories and her faith.

We will miss her and I'm sure that her spirit, and her messages, will live on. Her love for us was only exceeded by her love for her family and her Faith.

For her family, I can only express my wish that all your memories will be happy ones and that you will always remember how she loved you all.

WE WILL MISS YOU RENEE. YOUR CHIPPER WAYS
ALWAYS ADDED TO OUR LITTLE RIBBON GROUP.

I never met Renee in person, but I knew her through online groups. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed in our bow groups.
Lauren C.

I knew Renee through online only but she always made so many of us smile. I will truly miss seeing here upbeat messages on our board. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Sincerely,
Kelly
A bow friend

I never met Renee personally, but she touched my life through the hair bow groups. She was always so positive and in love with life. Even though she had hard times, she never conplained. I always read her messages and got a good laugh.
She was a very talented lady in so many ways. Rest in peach Renee, you were loved. Jean Mayes

Renee will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Renee was a wonderful lady, always so helpful and funny. I wish that I had been able to know her better.
Sincerely, a fellow bow loopie.

Renee was always an uplifting person. I always enjoyed her pictures and her positive outlook on life!

I never got to meet Renee face to face. But we did share pics of each other and family. I will not go in to great detail about our on-line friendship. I will say, from e-mails and chats, that Renee is a very caring and giving person. She seemed to never have an enemy, when she was down or upset she still made me laugh. She will be missed dearly by her online bow buddies. "Luv -N-Hugs" back at you Renee. Many thoughts and prayers to the family.

Renee, you kept us in stitches on the LAMB bow board most of the time. You were a great person. You were strong in your struggles, funny (shooting your DH with a Nerf gun! HA!), and a glass-half-full type of lady. The gals on the bow loops have lost a treasure. I'll think of you every time I see a bow "blinged" to within an inch of it's life! I hope your family realizes how special you were to all of us on the loops. I miss you.--Melissa

deepest sympathy to the 'good' renee's family ~ she was a valued member of our 'bow family' ~ she was always so upbeat and cheerful ~ loved reading her ramblings in the big blue font ~ always knew without looking that the post was from renee'. i remember my very first chat with renee' ~ was about her last name being that it is the same as my birthmom. renee' was a true inspiration for many of the loopie community ~ i wanted the posts stating that she has passed to be WRONG ~ some mistake on someone's part, but sadly i found that it was true. i will definitely miss you renee'. rest in peace ~ say hi to my mom ~ she was another taken too soon and she loved her crafts, too. ~ hugs ~ faith

Petitt family, I only knew Renee online through our craft group "All About Ribbons" and she was such a delight. We shared some personal stories about our kids and about her grandkids, and I must say that she was a true inspiration to me and I will miss her dearly! You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Jessica DLS

Renee, you'll be thoroughly missed in the bowmaking world.

John and family, please accept our deepest condolences.

God Bless
cynthia

I was in yahoo groups with Renee...........she had the biggest heart there was!! Was always willing to help anyone and had encouragement for everyone. She will be missed.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Christy Lambert

My bow friend, the Bling Queen... I will cherish the lessons that I have learned from you in the small time that I got to know you on the bow groups. You were an amazing lady that could bring a smile to anyones day, no matter how bad it seemed. You are greatly missed but I know that you are with each one of us that got to know you, one way or the other.

Renee will be greatly missed by many. Knowing her has made me a better more greatful person. She touched so many lives and inspired so many, her memory will live on for years to come. We are all blessed to have been considered her friends.

You will be missed by so many people...even the ones that you have never met personally, but whom lives you have touched with your words and kindness.

So very sorry for you loss. Renee will be surely missed deeply by everyone that met her. She was one of the most special people I have had to priveledge to know.

Cortney and I were friends through my Sister Randi. We were always hanging at the Petitt's home. Mrs. Petitt was a very kind woman and a great Mom. I am praying deeply for you Courtney and John. It will take time to Heal and just remember you have friends that you can talk to anytime you need us! We Love You Courtney!

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know first hand that this an extremely trying time for your family. I pray that God will keep his hands on you to keep you strong. Rest in Peace Renee', You are now and Angel to watch over your Family.
Justin, Johanna, Madison & Natalie Pratt

John, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. If you need anything just let me know. Edwina

peace and comfort

I was a good friend of Mrs. Petitt's daughter, Cortney. I was over at their house on a regular basis for a while. Mrs. Petitt was always so kind and caring. I remember she always drank pepsi, lol. I just want the family to know that they are in my prayers. I know she was very much loved, but she is in a better place now.

Sincerely,

Erica Sheffiled

I will miss you more than life itself!! You were my whole world, and I pray that God helps me find out how to live in this world without you!!! Because I dont think I can!!!

Love,Your Daughter Cortney

Renee you will be missed,,, you was my everything,,, and i will always cherish the memories that we shared together,,,please be at peace your sweet husband john

luv u always
john