Renee Braswell Farmer

Renee Braswell Farmer, age 69, of Vale, NC, passed away on May 21, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born February 26, 1956, to the late Rev. C. Worth and the late Lena Stewart Braswell. Renee was a graduate of North Gaston High School, Dallas, NC, and Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Charlotte, NC. She was a Registered Nurse in the community. Renee was an avid reader and enjoyed watching college football and basketball.

Renee is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Kent Farmer, of Vale, NC; a daughter, Melissa (Nelson) Jenkins, of Vale, NC; a son, Ryan (Chesney) Farmer, of Sylva, NC; brothers, Thomas (Ann) Braswell, of Charleston, SC; Stewart Braswell, of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Keegan Jenkins, of Moab, Utah, Cooper Jenkins, of Raleigh, NC, Olivia and Naomi Jenkins, of Vale, NC, Ethan and Juliana Farmer, of Sylva, NC; a dear friend, Joe Guilot, of Charlotte, NC; aunts, Anita Stewart and Barbara Stewart, of Four Oaks, NC; and numerous cousins.

Renee’s family is grateful to the Care Team at Stanley Total Living Center and Via Health Partners for their compassionate care during her illness.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM next Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cherryville, NC, with Pastor G. Scott Homesley officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:45 PM until 1:45 PM, prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to Canine Companions – canine.org; Lewy Body Dementia Association – ibda.org; or Anxiety and Depression Association of America – adaa.org.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com