Mrs. Rena Susan Moyers

Rena Moyers, age 49, died,September 11th 2016 at home Tranquility Center at Cobb Hospice in Austell, GA after a full life despite an extended illness. Rena had an exuberant personality and chose to live in the company of deep friendships and laughter. All who knew her, including family and friends, professional associates, and the many medical professionals and caretakers who she interacted with over the years, will long enjoy the memory of her deep kindness and gratitude, brilliant wit, sense of humor and amazing dance moves. She was also a loving wife, and mother to many “fur children” including her beloved Lola, Charlie, Wally and Molly. She was a doting sister, aunt, and a most loyal friend. Rena was born in Sayre, PA and grew up in Apalachin, NY. She graduated from Owego Free Academy and was a proud alum of the Rochester Institute of Technology where she studied marketing. She was awarded her MBA from Binghamton University. Rena was a valued project manager and senior research consultant with Knowledge Systems and Research (Syracuse, NY). She was the Vice President for Research and Information Services at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (Washington, DC), and the long time Vice President for Market Research and Web and Campus Relations at the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. She also served as a marketing consultant for The Ohio State University and the University of Kansas and a frequent invited speaker at professional conferences and workshops. Rena was dedicated to her professional life and mentoring other young professionals! Her greatest accomplishment may be the enduring friendships from childhood and her young adult life that sustained her in illness, including that with her best friend – her husband, David Moyers. Rena was predeceased and will be met at the Rainbow Bridge by beloved “fur children” Bandit, Comet, Duke and Nemo. She is survived by her beloved husband David, her parents, Vi and Ira Glickstein (The Villages, FL), sisters Lisa Glickstein (Andover, MA) and Sara Bar-Zeev (Oakland, CA) and their families, and many friends. In addition to these loves, Rena had a passion for soap operas, retail therapy, and Walt Disney World. A celebration of Rena’s life will be held at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Monday September 12, 2016 at 2:00pm, 12050 Crabapple Road Roswell, GA 30075 followed immediately by interment at Millton Fields Cemetery. At her request she will have a green burial as a way of giving back to the environment. Those who wish may make donations to Douglas County Humane Society.

Mrs. Rena Susan Moyers

May 23, 1967 - September 11, 2016