Sunrise: November 24, 1949 — Sunset: September 8, 2024
Renée Hunter passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2024, in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Renée (Allen) Hunter was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1949, to Morris and Eddie Mae (Richards) Allen. Growing up in North Mpls., she graduated from North High and went on to earn her master’s degree from St. Thomas University.
She married her childhood sweetheart, Ronald Hunter, in 1974, and they have one daughter, Lindsey. Renée frequently expressed, “I could not have asked for a more loving and caring family; how fortunate I have been.”
Renée loved teaching and did so for 20+ years. She often emphasized, “I feel that early childhood education is perhaps the first and most important education for young children besides their parents.”
Renée was also a brilliant self-taught gardener, art and antique collector, fashion designer, and interior decorator. She was an empathetic, nurturing woman who always remembered, recognized, and celebrated the birthdays of family and close friends.
Before passing, Renée wrote, “A very special thank you to the women who helped shape me: Sylvia Amos, Adrienne Breland, Yolanda Clark, Alika Galloway, Helen Howell, Bonnie Hunter, Diane Hunter, Arlis Ross, Hazel Sloan, Clara Solomon, and especially my mother.”
Renée was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard, and is survived by her loving husband, Ron; exceptional daughter Lindsey (T.Ro); resilient brother, Randy; nephew Rafael (Kimberly); nieces Grace and Aria; grand nephews and nieces Naomi, Caleb, Nina, Nigel, and Jude; grandkids Raeven and Sheila; extra grandkids Emmett, Rose, and Alma; many relatives from Cartersville, GA, along with a host of other relatives and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Community Covenant Church, Hospitality House Youth Development, or Twin Cities Public Television.
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