WORCESTER – Renee L. Kirkland, 62, of Worcester, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital from complications of COVID-19.
She leaves a son, Blair Kirkland of Worcester, a daughter, Yolanda; two grandsons, Adonis and Ismaiah Wesley; and close friends who became family by choice. She was predeceased by a sister, Audrey Kirkland in 1999. Renee was born in Shirley, MA, daughter of the late Jonathan M. and Audrey I. (Walcott) Kirkland. She lived in Lancaster for many years. She graduated from Quinsigamond Community College.
Renee was an occupational therapist at the Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester. She loved word puzzles, reading, and adult coloring books. Her favorite was taking day trips with her grandkids when she could.
Funeral services are private and under the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Renee’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/42fc6606