A Celebration of Life Held for Renee’ McMillan
Renee’ McMillan
A Celebration of Life was held April 12, 2024, for Renee’ McMillan, at St. Stephen AME Zion Church, 1001 Springwood Ave., Asbury Park, New Jersey. Pastor Quavon Newton, Officiated.
Renee’ McMillan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 20, 1963. She made her transition on March 26, 2024. Renee’ was adopted by Louise Harris and Trice Patterson. Decades later, Renee’ was reunited with her biological family, which brought her a great sense of joy and fulfillment.
Renee’ was a product of the New York City School System and would not hesitate to tell you that she was from Brooklyn, more specifically “Do or Die BedStuy” which signified the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
She started her career as an Accounts Payable Book keeper for the Gamma Liaison Photo Agency in NYC. After that, she served as a Sales Representative for Nabisco before entering her calling: the field of Education.
Renee’ worked many years in the Asbury Park and Neptune Public School System before finishing up her career as a Vice Principal, at the School of Architecture, Construction, and Trades at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson, New Jersey.
Renee’ had a passion for education and spent countless summers tutoring students in math. Renee’ received great satisfaction in inspiring her students to set goals and understand their purpose for their lives.
After retiring from the Paterson Board of Education Renee’ worked as a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty (Team Pagano). She continued her service by being actively involved in the community, as well as a humble servant in the Women’s Ministry at St. Stephen AME Zion Church.
Her hobbies were cooking and reading. She became well-known for her culinary and baking skills.
Renee’s received a BA in Office Management and Supervision from Buffalo State University, an MA in Educational Leadership from Georgian Court University, and an MA in Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
She leaves to mourn her memory: a loving and dedicated husband, Kevin McMillan; children: son, Sean; daughters: Shanae, and Shannan McMillanGibbs (Ashton); grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.