BLACKWELL, Renée,October 20, 1919 - November 9, 2017Renée Blackwell passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017. Renée was born on October 20, 1919 in Nogent, France where she spent most of her youth before moving to Paris, France. She met her husband, Glendell, there while he was stationed in the Army during WWII. They were married in Paris on September 20, 1945 and returned to Louisville where they raised their family.Renée was preceded in death by her husband, Glendell, and her sister, Madeleine Boisselier. Renée is survived by her son, Marc-Louis Blackwell (Linda) Sellersburg, IN, her daughter Michèle Hamilton (Doug) Mill Creek, WA; her grandchildren Amy Cissell (Cory) New Albany, IN, Julie Aguilar (Gilbert) Charlestown, IN, and Jonathan Hamilton, Mill Creek, WA. Renée has 4 great-grandchildren, Sophia & Isaac Cissell and Eva-Renée & Drew Aguilar. Renée is also survived by her sister Jocelyne Charriere, Nogent, France.Visitation will be held on November 14, 2017 noon to 3PM at Ratterman Brother Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40207. At Renée's request, there will be a service for immediate family following visitation. Renée's ashes will be taken to Nogent, France for interment.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Renée's name to the .