Etwendel Blanton Fennel, 73, of Odum, Ga. died Tuesday, December 6, 2022.  The Wayne County native was of the Christian Faith and a homemaker.  She enjoyed working for several years with the Georgia Forestry Commission and upon retiring in 2010, she enjoyed her title of "Nanny" to her grandchildren. Her parents, Lonnie and Eva Blanton preceded her in death along with a sister, Emma Lee Sweat and brothers, Hubert and Larry Blanton.

Survivors are her husband of 55 years, Gary Fennel of Odum; daughter, Pam (Elbert) Madray of Odum; granddaughters, Heather (Ben) Hockensmith of Odum and Dr. Victoria (Michael Paul Rainwater) Madray of North Augusta, SC; two great granddaughters, Haven Hockensmith and Remi Rainwater; two sisters, Evone (Billy) Riggs and Latrelle (Dennis) Durrence, both of Jesup; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, December 9, 2022 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Dickie Waters officiating. Interment will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.