Rena Lavonne Thomas-Lowe

Rena Lavonne Thomas-Lowe, a.k.a. Nay Nay 45, Dayton, Ohio, departed this life on September 16, 2022, at Grandview.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, to the parents of Dianne(Davis) McClendon Woullard and Reno(Pete)Thomas.

She graduated from Columbus Public Schools. She studied at National College of Business and Arts. She obtained a degree in Administrative Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Tech. She graduated with high honors. She also studied at Central State University ,Dayton, Ohio.

Owner of "Makin A Difference " Group Home, Miamisburg, Ohio. She loved God and her family.

She was a superwoman,overachiever,accomplished multi- business owner,with a brilliant mind, and the biggest heart. A mother to many, her kids, and the community.

A great friend,a team player,family-oriented, wise beyond her years,generous beyond measure,showed selfless kindness and devotion to many. The best daughter,mother, sister,niece,and friend ever.

She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents- Jewel Preston and Albert McClendon, sisters Bridgett Davis -Groves, Brianna Davis, Uncle Alton Duwayne Davis, step-father MacArthur Woullard, and brother, William Dewberry.

She leaves to mourn her memory : her mother- Apostle Dianne McClendon Woullard, Father-Reno (Pete)Thomas, Sr.

Children:Ronashia Bogan,Raquan Thomas, Ronnell(Aesa) Thomas,Joniya Lowe, John Lowe,Jr., Nichole Duehart, Stephanie ,Duehart and Tyuana Duehart,and Amy.

Grandchildren: keaunie Bogan,Imyrie Thomas, Dashaun Pitts, Danaya Frazier,Ja'liah,Carilyn,C.J.,Jayla,and Carlie.

Grandmother Agnes Thomas.

Sisters: Mautisha Davis, Michelle and Tiffany Stewart,katrina Smith, Patricia Thomas, Kelly Hipshire, Amanda Hart,Jenele Pitts. Inina Dewberry,Idina( Tina) Cole,Melody Cole.

Brothers Reno (Beth) Thomas, Reuben (Shirley) Davis, Edward Curry, Edison Wright, Rasu Taylor,Meldon Cole,Charles Mc Connell,

Aunts: Fredericka Davis, Jewel(James) jesse,Venicia Davis, Byrendia Stowers,Brenda and Barbara Odom, Bernita(Peter) Stowers,

Uncles: Perry Thomas,Reginald Thomas, Richard (Fawn)Thomas. Nieces: Camesia Smith,Ebony Smith, Jasionna Groves.

Nephews: Kordell Julious, Harold Hart, Deangelo Groves, Tavion Thomas, Giovanni Thomas,Jashown Elam, Stephon Martin,Quixote Martin. Special cousins :Twin cousin Dawanda Bennett , Latima Beavers, Tonya Smith, and Latasha Roper. Jeffery Coleman.

Special friends: Ame Mills,Charlene Stevens ,Sammie Walker.

And a host of other cousins, family members and friends who are too many to mention.