January 2, 1945 - May 21, 2022
Renee Lewis, 77, of Lodi California passed away May 21, 2022. Renee was born January 2, 1945 in Washington DC to Lavenia and Jesse Pickeral. As the first born of three children and daddy’s little girl she was a born leader and nurturer. She had an older half brother serving in the Navy that she loved and looked up to with admiration. Renee, always loved children. She always wanted to be a mother and have a house full of children of her own. She babysat all through her teenage years and became a mother figure to her two younger siblings after the passing of her father.
Renee left home at the age of 18 to attend a cosmetology school in Provo Utah. She continued to work as a hairdresser in Provo Utah for several years before moving to Stockton California working at a family owned business. While in Stockton she enjoyed being with her uncle Jerry Bingham and his family. Renee met her sweetheart, Ronald Lewis and was married on April 13, 1974. She was overjoyed to complete her family with two children (Brian and Shannon) adding a second son Ryan Cook who she alway had a special place in her heart reserved just for him. She was a stay at home mom who ran an in-home daycare for over 20 years. She loved nothing more than little children. She taught songs of Gods love and eternal truths to all children who entered her home. Her faith in her Heavenly Father and the gospel of Jesus Christ was unwavering. She belonged to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her leadership skills we’re an asset in her home and her numerous church callings as well as her unselfish service to others. Renee Lewis loved hard work. She taught her children that if a job was to be done it better be done right. She opened her heart and her home to all.
Renee Lewis has requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Saint Judes Children’s hospital in her name.
The family would like to think Davida, Tokay dialysis for their love and care over the years. Also a special thanks to Smith family funeral home for going above and beyond!
Renee is survived by her two children, Brian Lewis, Shannon Anderson, her second son Ryan Cook, her 6 grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Annette Lee; brother Terry Pickeral.
SERVICES:
A viewing will be held Saturday, May 28, 11:00 AM at the LDS church located at 1510 W. Century Blvd., Lodi, California, funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 31 at 1:00 PM at the Fallon Nevada Cemetery.