Mansfield, TX – Robbie Renea Francis Beckmeyer was received into the arms of the Lord on December 15th, 2016. Renea was born in Dallas, TX, at St Paul hospital on January 26, 1955. Renea is survived by her parents, Don and Sara Francis, her daughter Julianna Viertel and husband Dustin, her brother Fred Francis and wife Kathy and her grandson Marshall. Renea also leaves behind an extensive loving family that will miss her dearly and close friends that are too numerous to list. Renea received her degree in Cosmetology from University of Texas in 1973 and always worked in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. She had a lifelong love of animals and rode horses all of her life. Renea was active in local and national Civil War re-enactments, rode in local Quadrilles and always rode in the Ft Worth Stock Show parade. She was also active in her Cowboy Churches and took pleasure in giving to others. She enjoyed garage and estate sales as well, buying gifts all year long for her famous Christmas stockings. A celebration of Renea’s life will be held Saturday, December 31st at 2:00 pm at Julianna’s house: 3787 State Highway 22 Hillsboro, TX, 76645 All are welcome to join the family in celebrating Renea’s life. In lieu of flowers, please respect Renea’s wishes and donate to a local no-kill animal shelter of your choice.
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Don, Sara, Juliana, Dustin, Marshall, Fred, Kathy, Georgia, and Jerry – My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Losing a loved one is very hard to take.
Please remember the happy times in the life of Robbie Renea.
Love, Gilbert (Gil) Francis of Livonia, Michigan.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family Julianna.
Love,
Hayley, David, Cooper & Bryant
Robbie Renea (as I knew her) has been a little sister ever since we met…She was 12 & I was 17! She was THE most loving, giving & non-judgmental person I’ve ever known! Renea took care of my problem hair since the 1970s & I always felt beautiful after she worked her magic.
My love goes out to Don & Sara, Julianna & Marshall – and all of Renea’s family, both close & extended. I will miss Renea’s laugh, hugs & uplifting spirit!
There are no words, I ask for Gods blessings for our entire family. Love to all,
I am so sorry to learn of Renea’s passing. My sister and I met her at Castle Rock Assisted Living. where our Daddy was a resident and gave him haircuts throughout the 3 years he lived there. We enjoyed getting to know her and hearing about her love for horses and her attending a couple of cowboy churches. (My husband and I eventually ended up becoming members at Bar Cross, and it was through one of her friends there that we learned of her passing. ) Just wanted to add that I the residents at Castle Rock just loved her. She was very friendly and caring with the residents. My sister and I kept checking for an announcement of a funeral or memorial service for Renea, but did not find one until after the fact. Just wanted to let her family know she was very special to our Daddy and to us.