We are saddened to announce the passing of our family’s matriarch, Renate Elisabeth May Corbin, age 86 of Rome, on Thursday November 23, 2023. She passed away surrounded by her family at Erlanger hospital. Renate was born on May 19, 1937, daughter of the late Walter May and Elisabeth Fels May in Konigsberg, Germany. After fleeing the Russians in World War II, as a child, with her family, they settled in Northern Germany. After many years of education and supporting herself, Renate became manager of NCO club for the U.S. Forces at Wunstorf, Germany. During that time she met her husband, Larry Corbin. They wed in Germany.
Following duty in Europe, and caring for their 2 children, Sigrid and Alex, Larry was then assigned to return to the U.S. at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. After his service, they moved to Rome, Georgia to be closer to his family. During that time, Renate raised her children and worked at her husband’s cabinet company. After losing the business to a fire, she started a new career. For 42 years Renate worked at Merry Bee Gallery and Frame Shop. She began as an apprentice for Mary Akins. After Mary’s passing she took up ownership, continuing the business until her retirement in December of 2021. Renate loved spending time with her grandchildren (who called her “TATA”), trips to the beach, traveling, history, gardening, cooking, bird watching, and making new friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her many friends who shared her love for needlework. Renate volunteered for many years with the Rome Symphony Orchestra and Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry W. Corbin. Her two children, Sigrid Parker (Mitchell), Rome; and Alex Corbin, Huntsville, AL. Three grandchildren, Sophia and Dorian Parker, Joshua Corbin. Two brothers, Hans Georg May, Hamburg, Germany, Klaus Dieter May, Minneapolis, MN, and extended family in Germany. She will be missed by family and numerous friends.
The family of Mrs. Renate Elisabeth “Tata” Corbin will receive friends and family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 4 o’clock in the afternoon until 7 o’clock in the evening at Daniels Funeral Home.
In addition to the visiting hours, the family will also be receiving at 6 Crestview Lane SE, Rome, Georgia 30161.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in memory of Renate to The Davies Shelter. In addition, the Corbin and Parker families would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to Renate’s doctors and nurses at Redmond-Advent Healthcare, Rome, and Erlanger for their compassion and care.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Daniels-FuneralHome.com for the Corbin family.
Daniels Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Renate Elisabeth “Tata” Corbin.
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