Cheryl Renee Petsche

Cheryl Renee Petsche, affectionately known as Ne, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on September 8, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1962, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and lived a life defined by devotion to faith, family and caring for others. She had an enterprising spirit that touched many.

Renee was a graduate of Ravenna High School, Class of 1980, and went on to study Nursing at Akron University. Her working life reflected both compassion and creativity. She opened Early Risers Daycare, where she served as a caregiver, teacher, and mentor to many children in the Charlottesville area. She later created Stage Too Designs and An N'side Job, two successful real estate staging businesses while raising her family. In every role she embraced, Renee brought warmth, determination, and a gift for helping others.

She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Lee Petsche of Ruckersville, Virginia, with whom she shared life, love and partnership for 44 years. Her two children Stephen, (Mindy), and Jordan, (Jamie) and one amazing Grandson, Stryker, who was the light of her life. She is also survived by a special Aunt, Diane H. Lamb who she revered as a bonus Mom, her significant other John Collier who Renee referred to as Uncle. Three first cousins, B, Scott Jones, C. Eric Lamb and Ashleigh L. Norris, all of whom she loved and held special memories with. Renee was also blessed to have many extended family with whom she made many treasured memories. Upon marrying Renee was blessed with five bonus sisters, Kathy, Debbie, Terry, Becky and Mary Beth all of Ohio. Sometimes friends become more like family. Special friends include Catherine Easter and family, Litsa Roberts and family, Connie Esposito Taft and Nikki Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Shirley H. Barnett, Maternal Grandparents Calvin W. and Hazel H. Hunt and Aunt, Barbara H. Jones and Uncle, Carroll E. Lamb, Jr.

Renee was lovingly supported through out her life and especially during her cancer journey from cousin Naomi and husband Mark Mackenzie. Naomi and Renee were more than family they were cherished friends.

The family would like to urge anyone suffering with cancer or other illness to pursue a journey of wellness with medical professionals.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers , Memorial donations can be made to Mary Washington Hospital Foundation in Renee's memory.

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