Renee Simpson Faulkenberry

Cynthia Renee Simpson Faulkenberry, loving care giver and memory maker for all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Devoted wife to Joey Van Faulkenberry and loving mother to her son Reed, both of whom reside in Piedmont, SC. Renee was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church in Piedmont SC. Renee and Joey's marriage was magical and they were self-declared soul mates.

The youngest of 7 children, Renee is survived by her siblings Pat White (Marathon, IA), Mickey Simpson (Greer SC), Susan Bates (Gray Court SC), Wanda Thompson (Greenville SC), and Elizabeth Simpson (Norcross, GA). Preceding Renee in death are her oldest brother Archie Simpson (Charleston SC), her father Calvin E. Simpson and her mother Irene Skelton Simpson to whom she was devoted. Renee loved family and tried to never miss a family reunion.

Renee worked as Activity Director and Memory Care Advocate for over 20 years, bringing joy and meaning to the lives of many while making each and every day a day to celebrate. She had a gift for finding something special in everyone and adding elements of fun to even the most mundane task or activity. Renee’s God given talent was spreading joy, event planning, and helping others in numerous ways. Most recently, Renee worked at Waterstone on Augusta and Magnolia Place, Greenville SC. Renee made a point to attend the funerals of all her patients who passed and comforted their families. She spent many hours planning and coordinating celebrations for the elderly.

When Renee was not helping others, she loved relaxing outside enjoying nature, taking long walks, viewing the flowers and watching sunsets. She has a special attraction to the beauty in the astronomy and would rise early to catch meteor showers while never missing a splendid full moon. She loved rainbows and sunsets, beach trips and falling leaves, rain showers and sunny days. Renee had a knack for fashion and decorating and could make everything look beautiful and welcoming – which is how she made us all feel. Renee also believed ‘car rides by yourself with loud music’ is good for your soul.

To meet Renee was to fall in love. To love Renee was a gift. The youngest of 7, she was everyone’s baby. She will be missed greatly and remain in our hearts forever.