Renee E. Ruff

November 27, 1967 - June 10, 2020

Renee Elizabeth Ruff, age 52 a native of Mathews County died at Riverside Convalescent Center, on June 10, 2020. Renee was a Mathews High School Graduate, class of 1985, and attended Norfolk State University. She excelled in athletics, especially softball and basketball. She was employed by Canon Virginia as a Team Leader, 20 years until she became disabled; at an early age Renee was an active member in her church, Wayland Baptist. Parents Gilbert Ruff, Sr., and Elaine Tillage Ruff, grandparents, Charles and Gertrude Tillage, Clarence and Louise Ruff as well as best friend and Cousin George Tillage preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Teresa Smith, Sarena Payne of Gloucester, Brother Gilbert Ruff, Jr. of Newport News, nephews, Shanton Smith (Monique) of Hayes, Cameron Ruff of Springfield, Missouri, Nieces, Lashawna Smith of Ashburn, VA, Khadijah Payne of Gloucester, Keasia Payne of Gloucester, three great nieces, Serenidy Smith, Brooklyn Smith of Hayes, Nicole Smith of Ashburn, VA, devoted aunt, Geraldine Tillage of Gloucester, two devoted cousins “Mothers” Cynthia Kelley, Dianne Tillage-Brooks of Dutton, very special friends who visited with Renee often, Stella Dixon, LaRhonda Carter, Roger Morgan and Brenda Peterson. The family will receive friends on Friday June 19, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday June 20, 2020 in Newington Baptist Church, Main Street, Gloucester and interment will follow at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum. Due to the Pandemic guidance will be given entering the parking area of funeral home and mask are mandatory.