Loving mother, caring wife, devoted sister, loyal friend. She had a kind heart and touched the hearts of everyone whose path she crossed.
René was an avid poet, seamstress, and swimmer. She reveled in life's simple pleasures like going to the movies, going out to eat with loved ones, and walking around shopping malls. She is preceded in death by her parents Talmadge Reid Sr. and Lois Day, her stepfather Gilbert Day; her brother Charles Reid; her sisters Wanda Reid Barnett and Sandra Reid Johnson. She is survived by her son Brandon Sharp, brother Talmadge Reid Jr., and her sisters Catherine Reid Duncan and Lois Reid Howell. A Celebration of her Life service will be held on Wednesday March 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel with the family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.