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Renee Smith
RENEE SMITH
Marion
Renee J. Smith, 52, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, due to a sudden illness. Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Neighborhood Church located at 701 25th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Survivors include her daughter, Amber Smith; son, Bradley Smith; grandsons, Steven, Jayden and Michael; five sisters, Shirley Andrews, Sandy Smith, Donna Wayson (Dennis), Denise Peters (Keith) and Tonna Lint (Tom); two brothers, Jim Smith (Debbie) and Keith Smith; six nieces; eight great-nieces; seven nephews; and 15 great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dolores Smith; brother, Bob Smith; grandparents; aunts and uncles.
Renee was born on April 28, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Dolores Smith. She graduated from Kennedy High School and attended Kirkwood until she became ill. Renee had many jobs, she worked for the American Legion as an auxiliary president, building manager and town club manager along with the office manager. She also worked as a bartender at the Broken Drum, E Avenue Tap and Mom and Pop's. Renee also worked for Willowbrook, now known as Silver Pines, as an activity coordinator. She was not afraid to work. She would work more than 70 hours a week. Renee loved to work and keep busy. She also loved her family and extended family very much.
Renee enjoyed a lot of things which included her favorite flower, roses, her favorite color was blue, a wide variety of music, dancing, reading, bowling at May City in the Women's League and road trips both short and long. Her greatest love was cooking and baking. Renee was also very proud of any American veteran. She worked hard to provide any assistance to the veterans who needed help. Renee was also very close and proud of the Cedar Rapids police department and fire department.
Renee was all in all the jack of all trades and loved to work hard. She loved everyone and almost instantly one would become part of her family. There are many that considered her "mom." Renee will be truly missed by many. May Renee rest in paradise.
Memorials may be directed to her daughter, Amber Smith at 5990 Dakota Dr., Marion, IA 52302.
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