Renita J Myers

Renita Jo Myers, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest surrounded by love with her husband and children on August 20, 2025. Renita attended Wilmington High School and afterward began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, working faithfully at Gilpin Hall. She was known for her caring spirit, bringing comfort and compassion to all those she served. She enjoyed the simple joys of life—reading, watching movies, and connecting on social media, with Instagram being her favorite site where she met her godson, Ebrima, from South Africa. She loved going to flea markets with her grandchildren, attending family gatherings, and sharing long phone conversations with loved ones. Renita was admired for her radiant smile, warm heart, and willingness to help others. Born to the late Jimmie French and Catherine Marie Bess, Renita was also blessed with the love of her stepfather, James Bess. She was the devoted wife of John Myers Jr, with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Renita was the proud mother of four children: Anita Howell, Lucious French, Charniese French, and Renesha Valn, and the cherished godmother of Elizabeth Roy. Her legacy continues through her ten grandchildren: Kyref French, Marnaishja Cooper, Lon-Shae Jackson, Quazale French, Ceion Valn, Zyleer French, Lontaezah French, Kaniejah French, Lonae French, and Serenity Valn, along with a bonus granddaughter, Ayana Griffin. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her brother Jimmie French II, and her sister Arthenia French. She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters Nina Mae French, Mary Elizabeth Cross, Sara Nell French-Evans, and Jennifer Vance. Renita was the daughter-in-law of the late Janet Carter, and of John Myers and his wife Pam Myers. She is also remembered with love by her sister-in-law Angel Jones; her brothers-in-law Shawnie Dyton, Daron Dyton, and Jovell Carter; and was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law Germaine Jones and Charles Hammond. She also leaves behind two sons-in-law, Paul Howell and Teddy Cooke, and one devoted bonus daughter Naketa Ward, also her devoted bonus son, Verdel Collins. Renita will be deeply missed but forever remembered by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Renita J Myers

October 6, 1962 - August 20, 2025