Rena Marie Hoffman

Rena Marie Hoffman, born July 17, 1947, in Bartow, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2026, at her residence.

Rena was a woman of Christian faith who loved her family deeply. She worked as Environmental Service Personnel at Lake Wales Hospital, where she gave her time and effort in a role that served others.

She found joy in simple and meaningful things. Rena enjoyed working in the yard and took pride in making things beautiful around her home. She especially loved Christmas lights and always decorated in a big way, bringing brightness and cheer to those around her. She also loved listening to Elvis, whose music was among the things that brought her happiness.

Rena is survived by her significant other, Virjilio Masson “Pipo” of Babson Park; by her sons, John Hoffman of Valdosta, Georgia, and Richard Duane Hoffman and his wife, Sabrina, of Old Town, Florida. She is also survived by her daughter, Pamela Marie Hoffman, and Rick Swan of Glenford, Ohio; by her sister, Shirley Chance of Belglade, Florida; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virgie Roberts.

Visitation will be held on November 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.