Hazel “Renee” Mason passed away peacefully at the age of 75

on 5/22/24 at the McWhorter Hospice House, following a long struggle with COPD and a more recent lung cancer diagnosis. Renee had her final cancer treatment and bell ringing ceremony on her 75th birthday and had many close friends in attendance for both celebrations!

Renee was born in Charlottesville, VA on 3/22/49 as the only daughter of Hilda Vera Marshall and Robert Atwood Mason. Renee had one brother Richard Allen Mason that preceded her in death, as did her parents and two doting, loving aunts , Minerva Dorothy “Stink” Marshall and Lula Mae “Zuzu” Marshall.

Renee was always a very bright and unique individual… she was fiercely independent and decided early on that she would be successful! She pursued a teaching assignment that enabled her to get help with her college tuition. She attended James Madison University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then went on to be hired by General Mills, which ultimately led to her assuming a position at Phillip Morris as a comptroller. Renee was definitely considered a “ceiling breaker” for women during that time! After a successful career in corporate America, Renee embarked on her other true passion … artistry and design! She created beautiful jewelry and helped many recreate their homes!

Renee was so very fortunate to have many good friends and neighbors to help her get to and through cancer treatments… as well as the challenges of life in general! She is survived by her dear cousin, Brenda Verle Marshall of Tucson, Arizona, as well as her brother Richard’s three children; Deborah Mason Holdren of Conway, SC, Robin Mason Roeber of Midlothian, VA and Robert William Mason of Howardsville, VA.

She is sorely missed … and we all will remember so fondly all of her many “Renee-isms”

If you would like to make a gesture on Renee’s behalf, she was an animal lover all of her life and donations to the ASPCA or any “no kill” shelter would be lovely!

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