Ms. Novarese Klingenberg's Obituary
Novarese “Rese” Ballentine Klingenberg, born on July 17, 1923 left her earthly home on May 1, 2021 to join her beloved Bill and Ross in their heavenly home.
She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” H. Klingenberg and son Robert Ross Caldwell.
Rese leaves behind her longtime best friend Marie Romsburg who was in contact with rese almost daily for forty years.
Rese was a graduate of St. Cecilia Academy, retired from Metro Nashville School System, a member of the Our Lady of the Lake Church, Riverside Garden Club and the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens.
Special thanks to Westmeade Place and staff for all the tender loving care she received during her stay there.
Also special thanks to Ann Mayfield, an angel of the lord sent to minister and care for Rese. Ann became like family to Rese with the love and compassion that only a family shows, Rese considered Ann her family.
Rese’s visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 10:30-11 AM at the Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church at 1729 Stop 30 Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075 with the funeral mass immediately following at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Cecilia Motherhouse, 801 Dominican Dr., Nashville, TN 37228 or Our Lady of the Lake Church, PO Box 279 Hendersonville, TN 37077.
Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery is in charge of arrangements.
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