Renee Lisa Leftwich Terrell was born on January 4, 1967 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Renee peacefully transitioned into the arms of the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024. She was the youngest daughter of Edward Earl Leftwich and Joyce Simon Leftwich. Renee leaves to cherish her memories, one devoted daughter, April Janaye Leftwich (“Pooh”), Mario Rodgers (“son-in-law”), and three spirited, gifted, and loving grandchildren: Landon Jakhar Leftwich, Lennox Dior Leftwich, and Creed Rylan Rodgers; sisters, Marian Leftwich Elmore, Shirelle Leftwich, Patricia Leftwich Phillips (Reginald), and Joyce Leftwich Mays (Charles II); brothers, Norman Leftwich (Cynthia), Earl Leftwich , Timothy Leftwich (Cynthia), Joseph Leftwich and Anthony Leftwich (nephew "brother"); beloved niece, Jessica Leftwich, and great-niece, Shania Kirby Davis, a dear sister-friend, Linda Thomas Harris, and two goddaughters, Sabrina Thomas-Maxwell and Latika Lee; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Marian Page Simon Sellman and Dorothy Billings Leftwich; her grandfathers, Roland Lincoln Simon and Francis Edward Leftwich; her father, Retired Tsgt Edward Earl Leftwich, her mother, Elder Joyce Simon Leftwich, and her sister Deborah Leftwich.

Renee accepted Christ as her personal savior in 1980 at Freedom Life Ministries, Montgomery, Alabama, under the leadership of the late Bishop Donald J. Ritchie. She had a love for sports, participating in intramural basketball, bowling, softball, and soccer. She was an avid Alabama football fan, “Roll Tide!” Renee was a 1984 graduate of George Washington Carver High School. She was employed by First Alabama Bank, Max Federal Credit Union, and Montgomery Cardiology Associates. Renee earned her cosmetology degree from John M. Patterson Technical College. She was an exceptional master cosmetologist and worked at Hairmasters Signature Salon, JCPenney Salon, and for several senior-living facilities where she took great pride in caring for her clients and co-workers. Beyond everything Renee accomplished in life, her greatest love was her daughter April and her three grandchildren.

For seven years “Grammy” fought her health challenges with resilience, never missing a beat when it came to Landon, Lennox, and Creed. She was a shining example of love. Renee shared a unique relationship with each of her siblings. Whenever they came together, there was a party to be had. Renee was affectionately called “Ladybug”, “Pooh”, “Ma” and “NayNee” by her loving family. She mirrored the poise, sophistication, and classiness of her mother and maternal grandmother and the minimalism and organizational skills of her paternal grandmother. Since she was passionate about children, she named herself the “favorite” aunt. Although she was not the youngest child, she was definitely the “baby” of her family. Renee finished her journey with great faith and amazing strength, trusting God that her daughter and grandchildren would be okay. Renee left us with an abundance of love, laughter, and memories to cherish.

The viewing is scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and the Celebration of Life is Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00 am. Both services will be held at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, 1412 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.