Renee Lyne Ashford, 55, of Loves Park, passed away September 23, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa to Clara Myers Rooney and Daniel Rooney. Renee graduated from Harlem High School, received her bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, and earned her master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Renee was a kind, witty, and supportive person with a delightful sense of humor. A talented clarinet player, Renee adored music and passed this love on to her children. Renee was a deeply devoted educator. She taught English and Language Arts for nearly 30 years, and spent the majority of her career teaching at Harlem Middle School. Renee was firm in her values and advocated for social justice and equity. She treasured her time with family and sharing literature and musical performances.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Clara and Daniel, children; Caleb (Ashley), Tyler, Blake, and Brock, her brother; Shawn (Michelle), as well as numerous extended family members and friends whom she loved dearly.
A visitation for Renee will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home located at 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115.
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