Ms Renee Callie Sherrill

Renee Callie (Creech) Sherrill, age 68, was received into her Heavenly Father’s loving arms on December 8, 2020 due to sudden illness. Renee was born February 12, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to Alonza and Geraldine Creech who preceded her in death, also preceding her in death her siblings: Alonza G. Creech Jr. (Glen), Dannie Russell Bennett (Earl) and Charles Bennet (Charlie B). Renee, affectionately called Nay’ree by her baby sister Resa, received her education at Plummer Elementary and moved on to attend Sousa Junior High. She also attended Spingarn S.T.A.Y., and graduated from Chamberlain Vocational High School’s Accounting program in 1972. Renee went on to study Business Administration at Prince George's Community College while holding several managerial positions including: The Great Cookie (Forestville Mall), Fredrick’s of Hollywood (Forestville Mall) and Service Merchandise (District Heights MD). Renee was a hard worker who believed you should never procrastinate. She was a get up and get your work done type of person, who handled her affairs and maintained her home with precision and order, she always believed there’s a place for everything, and everything in its place. Renee made everything special with her humor, love and quick wit. Her sharp tongue could crack a joke and have you laughing one minute and gather you up to set you straight in the next. Renee was an exceptional cook and a detailed party planner who put her all into making every event special. Renee grew up in the sixties: a time that changed America. A time that birthed the Civil Rights Movement, The Motown Sound and created fashion trends that still shape our culture today, she was known for keeping up with the latest trends rocking a mean Afro and a fresh pair of nineteens. She also had the opportunity to dance on the Teenarama dance party show which was a popular dance show for African American teenagers broadcasted by WOOK in Washington, D.C. Renee devoted her life to raising her children, loving and supporting her family, and teaching us all how to make ends meet and survive. Renee was also a faithful believer of Christ. She knew who to call on, and where all of her help came from. Renee is survived by Three siblings: Fredrick Gaylord, Linda Creech and Theresa (Creech) Summers, her children: Latonya (Sherrill) Bell (Garnell), Devon Sherrill and Shawnta Creech, Grandchildren: Dondre “Yim” Thompson, Jeron “Ronnie” Bell, Trevon “Baby Tre” Bell, Monae “Pretties” McCrea, Vonae “Vee” Sherrill, Niya “Suga” McCallum, Kira “Buttaball” Creech, great-grand London Brielle Bell, Niece and Nephew Mikka “princess or Meen” Haley and Mark “Boy” Summers, both affectionately known as Frick and Frack, Renee’s best friend Francine Fisher, and a host of relatives and friends. Renee was also formally married to Irvin Sherrill (preceded her in death). Renee was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, god mother and friend. Renee put love in everything she did for her family. We are honored to have had her for the 68 years she spent loving and caring for us.

Ms Renee Callie Sherrill

February 12, 1952 - December 8, 2020