Renee Aleene Futch Bland, 62, of Amarillo, TX passed away on July 16, 2022.
Viewing will be available Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be Friday, July 22, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Amarillo, TX
Renee was born in Monroe LA, on February 4, 1960, to Ruby and Stanley Futch.
Her family moved to Amarillo where she was raised until she graduated from Amarillo High School in 1978.
She moved to Dallas in the early 80’s where she created a life for herself and Lindsey and dedicated herself to her successful career as an accountant before moving back to Amarillo in 2021 to be closer to her grandson Harlin and to spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Futch; father, Stanly Futch; and stepdad, Jerry Sailors.
Survivors include her daughter, Lindsey Bland of Amarillo, TX; grandson, Harlin Rudd Bland of Amarillo, TX; sister, Tracy Futch McLean and husband John both of Amarillo, TX; sister, Debbie Futch and her family; stepsister, Joetta Sailors Gallardo and her family; stepbrother, John Sailors and his family; and the sister hood, Barbara Fowler, Delonna Newson, and Julie Abendroth.
Renee and I met as neighbors 30 years ago and remained friends. She is an unforgettable and amazing woman. I will miss you, my friend. Heaven has a new angel. May God bless your family members and give them peace at this difficult time.
My heart feels empty and prayers go out to her sister’s her daughter and her grandson and the rest of her family and her loved ones. I’m still in shock I will miss Renee she stood by my side and my wedding I have not seen her in a couple years but I sure know that she was proud of that grandson all right. Our pictures from graduation night I still have.
You were one of a kind, Renee! I will miss you.
My faith believes that you are finally home. I know how close you were to your daughter. She is a rock, like you. I know you are still with her, in spirit.
Lord, please give Lindsey some peace and time to grieve the loss of her best friend, her Mom!
To one of the most caring compassionate and fun-loving person we have ever known. We miss you.
Love,
Debi & Lester
Miss you already. We went through so much at Grayco Bank Products. I just want to pick up the phone and call you. Fly with Angels my dear friend. Love you always and forever.
A lifetime of love and memories. I’m honored to have been a part of that. Love and peace my beautiful friend. I’ll bring my cookbook when we meet again and we will share and laugh and hug. ❤️
You will be missed, my beautiful, brave unselfish friend. I enjoyed our last talk for now. I love you God Speed my friend
I will love you always and forever my dear friend, you were one strong, brave and unselfish lady. You will be missed by many. I enjoyed our last talk til heaven. God speed my friend
I am so sorry for the loss of Renee . Beverly Wolf
Miss you Renee. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a someone you met and never forgot. I am so proud to have known her . She was my cousin.We did not get to visit because we lived so far apart. I will never forget having lunch with her sister,Trace, and she, when they came for a visit to Louisiana from Texas a few years ago.