St. Denis Family
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This is the personal website for the Georgia based branch of the St. Denis family.
Randi Marie Wilkinson Stdenis
1956-2022
"Well done, mom." That’s what came to mind a few days ago when my mom’s race on this earth came to an end. From the stories I’ve heard, my mom knew from an early age that she had a part to play in this world, a special gifting and calling from God to love, care for, and lead those around her.
When she was young, this meant teaching Sunday school and caring for the vulnerable around her; and when she got older, it never really changed. Her passion was to help others and create strength where it was lacking by offering her wisdom and confidence in who God is, how he works, and where he meets us on the road of life. She always seemed to know what needed doing, whether she was right or not, she always seemed sure 😊 and this where I often miss her most.
She was my google, or wikihow, she could always give me next steps for whatever I was facing. I didn’t have to worry about not knowing something because I felt like I had someone who would know. The other thing I’ll miss, and it’s been probably 10 years or more already, is finding her hard at work sitting in her bed and coming to rest beside her. Having her pet my head or ask me about my life. These moments of togetherness were home to me.
I like this picture because I loved to make her laugh, especially at times when being silly was bordering on inappropriate. She would tell me often about the great things she saw in me and how God had a special part also for me to play in the world. My response was usually something silly, like how I can’t get to that cause I’m too busy not taking anything seriously. She would then roll her eyes and suggest I was destined to be president or a poor stand up comedian. And I never cared what I became, it’s always been enough just to make her laugh.
My mom helped me, and so many others find a part to play in God’s big story--to bring laughter, joy, love, wisdom, strength, hope, and confidence (bordering on arrogance from time to time 😉). She played her part well. Well done, mom ❤️. - Michael St. DenisRandi Wilkinson StDenis, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4th, 2022.
She was an incredible woman as an educational consultant, business owner, gifted speaker, wife and mother. She chose to homeschool her children back in the early 1980’s when very few people knew about home education. She and her husband own and produce the annual Southeast Homeschool Expo that was started over 30 years ago. Randi’s education consulting business served thousands of parents and children who struggle with learning disabilities; and her classes, seminars and speeches on training and educating children of all ages were instrumental in changing the lives of untold number of families.She was the wife of Henry (Hank) StDenis for 44 years and mother of 6 children, a nephew and 22 grandchildren: Rachel Bortz (deceased) (Jackson, Dylan (deceased), Chapin, Talen, Maddie Munkel, Caleb Munkel), Matthew and Leah StDenis (Henry, Rosalie, Owen, Peter), Mark and Melissa StDenis (Sydney, Brooke), Elizabeth and Jonathan Pearson (Harper, Lillian), Michael and Meredith StDenis (Bailey, Kenley, Daniel), James and Elizabeth StDenis (Beatrice, Charlotte), Hamilton and Ashley Beck (Maddox, Teagen, Parker).
Rachel Marie Stdenis Bortz
1982-2021
Rachel Marie Bortz, age 39, passed away on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021.She is survived by her 5 children: Jackson, Dylan (deceased), Chapin, Talen, Maddie Munkel, Caleb Munkel.