Renay Reep

Renay Reep, age 70, of Union Mills, NC, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Hilltop Health & Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Ken Bowman and the late Frankie Bowman and a native of Catawba County. Renay enjoyed teaching school at the School of Deaf in Morganton N C and later at Mountain View Elementary School in Hickory N C.

She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years : Mike Hord. One Daughter: Kelsey Reep (Zack Kampf) Three Sons: John Reep, Nic Reep (Katie), Ben Reep.  Two step-sons:  Bryan Hord and Dr. Brandon Hord.  Five Grandchildren and one brother Alan Bowman (Teresa).

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills; P O Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of cremation arrangements.