Renea L. Chester Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Renea L. Chester

First Lady of Saint Paul Baptist Church, Mrs. Renea L. Chester, 56, passed away August 18, 2021. Mrs. Chester was a former educator in the Greene County School System.

Mrs. Renea Le’Shawn Cosby Chester was born on June 22, 1965 to Henry and Dorothy (Brown) Cosby. She matriculated through Greene County School System and graduated in 1983 from Greene-Taliaferro Comprehensive High School. She furthered her education at Georgia College & State University graduating with a degree in Education. She received her Masters in Education from Troy State University and began her Specialist in Education with Cambridge University. Renea was Employed with the Greene County School System for 25 years as a Paraprofessional and as a Special Education Teacher. Her love for her students was demonstrated in and out of the classroom as she mentored many, many students through the years.

She joined Hill Chapel Baptist Church Greensboro at an early age. And was a part of Second Baptist Church Family(White Plains) and Saint Paul Baptist Church(Woodville). She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Iota Psi Omega Chapter.

She married her “Always and Forever” Willie Chester, Jr. on February 13, 1988. To this union was born Willie Chester III(Trey) and Azariah Chester (Zee). Niece Shawntica Cosby Jackson (Tica) has always been a part this union and has always been her daughter/niece.

After retirement, Renea’s life was filled with travel and special times with the “Community” Meme’s babies were the Love of her life and served as her joy and inspiration. Members of the “Community” are: The Jacksons-Shawntica Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, A’Ziah Dolvin, Eden Jackson, and Royce Jackson. The Chester III’s- Trey Chester, Kadecia Chester, Christian Chester, and Shaniah Chester. Renea(Meme),Willie (Popa/Gdaddy), and Azariah Chester.

She leaves to cherish her memory Brothers Ricky and Rogeric (Debra) Cosby, Sister Theresa Cosby and a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins.

We will all miss her infectious smile, dry wit, and capacity to remember names and dates!

Sunday, August 22, 2021 Memorial Service Watts Chapel Union Point 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Public viewing 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 Homegoing Service 11 a.m. Grace Fellowship Greensboro(Limited Seating), doors open by 10:30 a.m. Internment after Service Hill Chapel Cemetery Railroad Street Greensboro, Ga. Masks required all Memorial Service and Homegoing Service Social Distancing will be observed.

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When we were teenagers, I worked with Renea at Sunrise Food Stores (which people always called "the bottom of the hill," a gas station with a drive-through window in the city of Greensboro, on the Union Point Highway. Renea was one of my best co-workers. She played a large part in my coming to know Jesus. If I can say one thing about her, it is that I will be forever grateful to the girl (Renea) who kept inviting the atheist (me) to church, even when I thought there was no point in it, except to honor her great friendship. I never went to church with her, but sometime later, her words of wisdom came back to me during a time when I needed them most (not a direct quote, but something similar): "Carol, look at my life... I'm not a perfect person... you've known me awhile now... I go to church because I need God's help... I need Jesus to help me. No one will judge you there, even if you don't believe like we do. Do I judge you?? Well then no one else will either. Just please do consider it." Those words from Renea, repeated kindly and gently, week to week, literally saved my life. Renea, I thank God for you always, and I hope to see you again someday!

To the Chester family & Cosby family. Sorry to hear the lost of our family. Ms.Rena was and is amazing woman that I learn tat was actually my family member. I pray God hold y'all close to him during this hard time and the healing process. We love you Cuz. Tell your cousin late Etheleen hello.
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My deepest condolence to the entire Chester and Cosby family. May your loved one rest in peace. Michael Andre' Mayson

I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Renea. I pray that God will draw near to you and the family to give comfort as only He can. I believe the separation will be short because Jesus' return is very soon. A grand reunion that will be! You are in my thoughts and prayers with much love Cousin Kat/ In loving memory of Aunt Billie

unday, August 22, 2021 Memorial Service Watts Chapel Union Point 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Public viewing 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 Homegoing Service 11 a.m. Grace Fellowship Greensboro(Limited Seating), doors open by 10:30 a.m. Internment after Service Hill Chapel Cemetery Railroad Street Greensboro, Ga. Masks required all Memorial Service and Homegoing Service Social Distancing will be observed.

Praying for you and your family

My deepest sympathy in the passing of Mrs. Chester. Praying for you and your family.. David Meadows Union Point

Ever since i was a kid i always admired the Chester Family. Rev. Chester I am sorry to hear the passing of your Wife. You and all your family are in my thoughts and Prayers...