Obituary of Renee' Bennett-Floyd

On the morning of June 22, 2020 a merciful and loving God took Renee’ Bennett-Floyd in His arms and took her to Heaven. Renee’ was born on October 13, 1964 in Zurbrugg hospital in Riverside, NJ to her parents Edward and Etta Bennett of Cinnaminson, NJ. When Renee’ was in 5th grade in Cinnaminson school, she took drum lessons. She was a drummer in the school band and continues until she graduated high school. She also took piano lessons. Her piano sits in her mothers dining room now. Renee’ loved to roller-skate. At an early age she took skating lessons with her brother Eddie at Holiday Skating Center. Where in later years she met three of her life time friends Robin, Mary, and Laurie. Renee’ also loved to knit, play the piano and bowl. Renee’ also loved sports. As a teenager, she and the Pear Street crew played Basketball in her backyard. Her brother Eddie always said Renee’ thought that she was Darryl Dawkins “Chocolate Thunder”. She was also a die hard Cowboys fan. Renee’ used to say she didn’t know why her brother liked the Miami Dolphins so much. After Renee’ graduated from high school, she attended Health Career Academy for dental assisting. On her birthday in 1984, she started working at the Baptist Home of Riverton, NJ. That was the beginning of her 23 ½ years there. She worked in the Nursing unit and Assisted living unit as a CNA. She really loved her residents. Renee’ also worked for different nursing agencies during those years. Sometimes, she would work three different jobs. The Baptist Home always remained her main employment. On May 21, 2008, Renee’ had to leave the Baptist home because of health reasons. It was a very sad day for her. Renee’ was united in Holy Matrimony to Kenneth Michael Floyd on 8/30/97. They had many years of happiness before Kenny passed away on 5/17/18. They had two children Brielle and Kenny Jr. and Renee’ first born son Michael. Renee’ leaves to cherish her memories to Michael, Kenny Jr., and Brielle her loving children; Her mother, Etta Bennett, her Grandson C.J. "Christian"; Her Brother Eddie Bennett Jr., Aunt Carolyn(Mark), Aunt Emma and Her Aunt Marie(Tony) who had a very special bond with Renee', they were more like sisters; Uncle Buck; Her best friends: Malinda Teamoh who was always there for her, Shirley Watkins, Robin Pfister, Lisa Rau, Carolyn Murphy and Evelyn Romero; Her very special cousin Dicy Butler Painter; All of her husband’s family especially his brother Bobby and sister Irene and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other family and friends.