- Date Of Death: August 29, 2021
- State: Florida
Renaye was born August 6, 1954 and was raised in Tampa by her maternal grandmother, Mother Roberta Peoples. She attended elementary parochial schools in Tampa, as well as Blake High School then moved to Manatee County and graduated from Manatee High School, Class of 1972. She continued her education at Hillsborough Community College and at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Renaye was formerly employed by Leontyne Price Group Home in Atlanta, GA, Hillsborough Community College and Work Force Tampa Bay.
Renaye was an outstanding bible scholar and student of the Gospel. She had an extensive library of Christian commentaries, books, and study guides. She was a faithful and loyal member of The Cathedral of Faith for thirty years. Renaye had the opportunity to travel the world abroad many times along with her besties, Karen Kugblenu and Andrea Mante.
There are many lifelong lasting memories with her lifetime friend, Elder Dr. Gwendolyn Trice (Reverend Sam Trice) of Miami, FL. Renaye’s other favorite past time was going on shopping sprees with her brother. She was admired for her immaculate appearance, her sassy strut, her jovial spirit and her beautiful smile.
In her transition she will be cherished with precious memories by: her loving and caring brother, Archbishop James H. Howell and Pastor Marzetta; a caring sister, Deborah George; devoted sister cousins, Evelyn Bennett (Charles) and Scelestine Davis of Atlanta, GA; a host of nephews, Joel H. Howell (Heather), Jamel H. Howell, Jireh H. Howell, Jaydlin H. Howell and Willie George Jr. (Tanya); her beloved niece, Chinua George; great nieces, Amani George and Joslynn Howell; great nephews, Judah, Josiah, Jasper, Jeremiah and Ji’aire Howell; cousins, Tanya and Addison Shepherd, Charles Bennett, Jr. (Wyntress), Charles Henry III of Murfreesboro, TN; Barry Davis, Jr. (Kiana) and Gus Davis of Atlanta, GA, J.D.
