Renee Sears, 60, of Wooster passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Wooster.
She was born on January 9, 1966, in Laurens, South Carolina to George and Sylvia Bagwell Traynham. On March 26, 2000, she married John Sears.
Renee was owner/manager of Golden Corral. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Renee liked to shop, cook, spend time in her flowers beds and working with her flowerpots, decorating and home décor.
She is survived by her husband John; her children Ashley Coker of Old Lyme, CT, Brittney (Christopher) Lothridge of Wooster, Lindsey (Scott) Buist of Abbeville, SC, Kayla (David Torres) Plegge of Wooster, and Zack (Madyson) Sears of Wooster; many grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings Lance (Melissa) Traynham of Orrville, Barbi (Nick) Peterson of Apple Creek, Tammy Traynham of Rhode Island; nieces and nephews; best friend Kathryn Owens-Rowland of Columbia, SC.
Renee was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends will be received on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster and from 12 – 1:30 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Parker-White Funeral Home, 17 N. Greenwood Ave. Ext., Ware Shoals, SC. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Ware Shoals Cemetery conducted by Rev. Ray Farmer.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com or at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
I’m so sorry for the loss of Rene. I just spoke with her Friday. We had many conversations when she would bring the pups in. We had many laughs that I will always remember. I will miss you Rene.
May the Lord give you all strength to get through this difficult time.
We spoke with her Friday. So sad to hear this. She was a sweet lady. Praying for God’s comfort for her loved ones.
Please accept my condolences to John and family. She was a very caring woman and will be missed.
May the Lord give you strength John and family during this difficult time. She was a kind, loving and giving lady. She will be profoundly missed by many. Prayers for you all!!!!!!!
My condolences to John and his family my prayers go out to you
Praying for God s Holy Spirit to sit heavy upon you all to guard your hearts and minds. Renee is safely sleeping in God memory.
I am going to miss her so much she is the reason I keep going to her restaurant. God Bless you all . The way she Blessed me with her kindness and Big Heart: Thanks for Sharing your wife and Mom with me.
Words have escaped us up here in Lorain. First we lost our Golden Corral Elyria family and now Renee, too! The shock is too much. I think about you and John all the time, the lost opportunities to pay a visit last summer to Mansfield….the Lord bless you all and comfort you as you walk through this life. —Cain family and All-Pro Sewer Cleaning
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Renee. What a wonderful person she was. She loved our military veterans, supporting us in all of the fund raisers at Golden Corral. She always had a smile on her face and had time to talk to you. Our thoughts and prayers for John and the family, may God bless you all.
Deb Robinson and the entire Disabled American Veterans, Mansfield Chapter 21
To Renee’s family, I am heartbroken and my love and prayers are with you all. May God lift your broken hearts and fill you with peace and comfort.