Renee K. Whitney's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Renee K. Whitney

May 5, 1944 - April 29, 2026 (81 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Renee K. Whitney's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

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Renee K. Whitney

May 5, 1944 - April 29, 2026 (81 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Renee K. Whitney Obituary

The memory of Renee K. Whitney (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), born in Pasadena, California, who passed away on April 29, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Renee K. Whitney to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, W. Richard Koontz and Louise Northcutt Koontz; and her grandsons, Joshua and Jonathan Whitney. She is survived by: her husband Joseph Walker Whitney III; her children, Joseph Whitney IV (Michelle), Richard "Dick" Whitney and Melanie Francis (Omar); her sisters, Rachelle Rawson and Kristina Orum (David); and her grandchildren, Joseph Whitney (Erin), Kyrstin Broussard (Bryce), Jacob Whitney (Caroline), Kaylah Whitney, Kellyn Peltier (Matthew), Andrew Whitney, Brielle Whitney, Gabriel Francis and Zachary Francis. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory



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May 22

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Calvary Church
3535 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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