RACINE – Carlene Gentry 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 30th, 2023. Carlene was born in Trenton, TN, on December 31st, 1963, to her loving parents, Russell and Hazel Model Gentry. She embraced her faith in Christ at an early age, attending First Baptist Church. Carlene later relocated to Racine, WI, where she pursued her education and embarked on her career in factory work. It was here in Racine where she was joyfully reunited with her beloved Marzell Poole, affectionately known as her Boobie. Carlene was renowned for her culinary skills, her passion for collecting antiques, and her entrepreneurial spirit. In Racine, she was affectionately referred to as the "corn lady" for her love of selling roasted corn.

Carlene is survived by her devoted fiancé, Marzell Poole, with whom she shared nearly two decades of love and companionship. Four children: April (Brian) Lang, Leslie (Lamar) French, Lorenzo Gentry, and Robert (Daniqua) Gentry, as well as three stepchildren: Shakendra Poole, Denzell Poole, Shakayla Poole, and 21 cherished grandchildren. Four sisters: Tammy (Earl) Johnson of Trenton, TN, Sheila Gentry of Trenton, TN, Tonya Gentry of Trenton, TN, and Peggy (Willie) Murriel of Racine, WI. She is also survived by five brothers: Connie (Mary) Gentry of Trenton, TN, Charles (Cindy) Gentry of Racine, WI, Terry Gentry of Richmond, California, Timothy Gentry of Racine, WI, and Lester (Geisha) Gentry of New Orleans, Louisiana. Additionally, she is fondly remembered by loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Carlene was preceded in death by her three sisters: her identical twin sister Darlene Gentry of Saint Paul, MN, Delois Beverly of Trenton, TN, and Pamela Gentry of Trenton, TN. She is also predeceased by three brothers: Floyd Gentry of Racine, WI, Melvin Gentry Sr of Trenton, TN, and Donnie Gentry of Trenton, TN.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, October 21, 2023, for a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.  A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will take place at 10:00 a.m.  Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

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