Reneé Loven Faircloth, 62, of Morganton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, April 17, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 3, 1961, she was the daughter of Nina Faye King Loven and the late Sterling Loven.
Reneé was a member of Arney’s Fairview United Methodist Church where she served on numerous committees. She worked for 28 years for the North Carolina Department of Corrections throughout the state. She finished her career as a Captain at Marion Correctional Institute. During her career she received numerous honors and awards.
Reneé was an avid animal lover. She enjoyed spending time with and caring for all the animals at Horseshoe Bend Campground, especially her beloved Boston Terrier, Maggie. She also enjoyed listening to her daughter, Shelley, sing and her son-in-law, R.W., play the piano.
In addition to her mother, Ms. Faircloth is survived by her daughter, Shelley Faircloth Hobbs (R.W.); granddaughters, Kara and Sadie Hobbs; brothers, John J. Loven and Vance Loven; sister, Doris McMahon (Larry); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Reneé was preceded in death by her father and twin brother, Mike Loven.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Ed Stephenson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Church Cemetery. Honors will be provided by the NC Department of Corrections.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Renee has been a friend for over 40 years. She will be missed greatly.
Rest In Peace my beautiful friend to know you was to love you so kind and loving and that beautiful big smile will always be remembered 🙏
Alma Dean Cooper and family, Dwan, Joy, Fay, Suzy and Durwood, Jr. wish to express our condolences to family and friends. Renee’ was a wonderful friend to our family and many others during her time living in Columbia. May God’s love bring you comfort and peace as you share wonderful memories of times together!
I’m so saddened to learn of your passing my friend. Thank you for always being so sweet and kind to me when we worked together and all these years later. Rest peacefully, Renee.
I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the Loven Family. I remember Renee from my childhood, and she was a very kind person. May she rest in the arms of Jesus.
Alma Dean Cooper and family, Dwan, Joy, Fay, Suzy and Durwood, Jr. wish to express our condolences to family and friends. Renee’ was a wonderful friend to our family and many others during her time living in Columbia. May God’s love bring you comfort and peace as you share wonderful memories of times together!
Prayers and thoughts with the family especially Nina. Loved seeing Renee at horselessbend thru the years.
My dear friend, Renee, I know we will see each other again one day. You were one of my go to ears, and I appreciate every hour we spent talking. Go rest in peace where you and my sister can sit together and enjoy the peacefulness that you all once had. I will always treasure our friendship.