On Monday, January 20, 2025, at the young age of 58, Muriel Renee Lester-Hayes, whom we love very much, unexpectedly gained her heavenly wings. Renee had a special bond with everyone she loved, friended, and met. She made everyone feel like it was just her and them in a special relationship.

Renee was born and raised in Jacksonvillle, Florida to Quincy Lester and Elizabeth Robinson on October 2, 1966. Renee is survived by her father, Quincy Lester; her husband Isaiah Hayes; her three sons, Dauvielle Lester, Dante Lester, and Ernest Williams III.;  her sons-in-laws Kenneth Hayes (Bridgett) and Kevin Hayes (Charlene) Isiah Hayes Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Tonja (Murphy) Hayes and Tina Hayes; her granddaughters, Ronniecia Williams, Navaeh Hill, E'loni Williams, Treasure Hayes, Precious Hayes, Heaven Hayes, Star Hayes, and Kalene Hayes; her grandsons, Kenneth Hayes Jr., and Kendrick Hayes; her brothers Reginald Brown, Quincy Lester, Quinton Lester, and Zamir Stevens; her sisters Sandra Lester, Rosalind Robinson, Ta Tanieshi-Tina (Wayne) Smith, Keisha Stevens; her nephews Sheridan Robinson, Shelldan Robinson,  Anthony Kelly, Andrew Lester, Larry Parker Jr., Brandon Hines, and Rishon Brown; her nieces, Shantrice Robinson, Latasha Kelly, Kyra Brown, Devita Demery, and Kristina Harvey; a host of extended family and friends.

We will miss you Renee. We're thankful for the time that we had with you, and loved you. Until we meet again…

Please join us to celebrate her life and what she meant to us all. Celebration will be located at Lonnie C Miller Park, 7689 Price Road, Pavilion #3 (next to restroom), Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 12:00-4:00 PM, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

"In happy moments, Praise God.

Difficult moments, Seek God.

Quiet moments, Worship God.

Painful moments, Trust God.

Every moment, Thank God."

Rick Warren