Mrs. Renee (Robinson) McCoy of Alpharetta, GA, passed May 22, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW. Reverend Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor, officiating. The Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be held at 10 a.m. at the church. The public viewing will be on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at our chapel from 1 to 6 p.m.

With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the life of Renée McCoy, who departed this life on May 22, 2026. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we are comforted by the countless memories, lessons, and blessings she shared with all who knew and loved her. Renée was born on August 28, 1969, in Manassas, Virginia. From an early age, she possessed a vibrant spirit, a compassionate heart, and a natural ability to connect with others. She attended St. Therese Catholic School and later Bishop McDevitt High School in Philadelphia, where her warmth, intelligence, and enthusiasm for life were evident to all who knew her. As a young woman, Renée nurtured her love for the arts through her involvement with Freedom Theatre, where she studied acting, dance, singing, and technical stage production. Her creativity and confidence flourished through these experiences. She was also a proud cheerleader for the Ivy Hill Drill Team, sponsored by the Philadelphia Athletic League, and enjoyed participating in a variety of sports throughout her youth. Education was one of Renée's lifelong passions. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Mathematics from Hampton University and later received a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Decision Science and Information Systems from Clark Atlanta University. Renée was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. On April 14, 1990, she was initiated into the Gamma Iota Chapter at her beloved “Home by the Sea,” Hampton University, as part of a line of 50, where she proudly wore the number 39. Her commitment to sisterhood extended throughout her life, and she was a member of the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter. Those who had the privilege of knowing Renée through Gamma Iota will forever cherish her sweet, easygoing spirit and the warmth of her beautiful smile. Renée built an impressive professional career spanning more than fifteen years across the banking, telecommunications, media, and public sectors. Her accomplishments included serving as a Senior Fund Accountant at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Senior Fund Accountant at Enterprise Capital Management, and Project Manager and IT Strategy Consultant at IBM. It was during this season of her life that love found her. At an Atlanta Falcons football game, Renee was introduced to the love of her life, Marcus. On July 17, 1999, they exchanged vows, and to this union two sons were born, Christopher and Cameron McCoy; her pride and joy. While Renée excelled in the corporate world, her greatest professional fulfillment came through education. She and Marcus relocated to Huntsville, Alabama, where she began her journey in education at Alabama A&M University. The couple later returned to Atlanta, and it was at Clark Atlanta University that Renée truly found her calling, serving as a Lecturer in the Accounting Department. There, she taught Principles of Accounting I and II, Accounting for Non-Business Majors, and Accounting Information Systems. She also served as faculty advisor for the university’s chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), mentoring and inspiring countless students to strive for excellence both academically and personally.Later, Renée joined the Department of Decision Sciences, where she became the faculty lead for the department's Business Analytics minor. She taught courses in Cloud Computing, AI in Business, and Data Mining, helping students develop the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing technological landscape. Through collaborations with IBM SkillsBuild and the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) at Georgia Institute of Technology. She brought innovative concepts in analytics and artificial intelligence directly into the classroom. These collaborations opened doors of opportunity for her students.Professor McCoy's dedication extended far beyond the classroom. She served as primary advisor for Clark Atlanta University's Battle of the Brains competition, a nationally recognized interdisciplinary program bringing together students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country. She also advised the undergraduate case team at the National Black MBA Case Competition, helping guide the team to an impressive second-place finish in 2019.Through her teaching, mentorship, leadership, and vision, Renée significantly elevated the presence and reputation of Clark Atlanta University in accounting, analytics, and artificial intelligence education. Her commitment to empowering students and preparing future leaders created a lasting legacy that will continue for generations.Even with all her accomplishments, Renée's greatest joy was her family.She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, mentor, and friend. She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Marcus McCoy, a fellow Clark Atlanta University graduate. Together they built a life rooted in faith, love, family, education, and service. Renée cherished every moment spent with her family and adored her beloved four-legged companions, Chloe and Shelby. Renée leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Marcus McCoy; her beloved sons, Christopher McCoy and Cameron McCoy; her mother, Sandra Robinson; her brother, Tony Douglas; her mother-in-law, Ernestine Pickens-Glass; and a host of extended family members, cherished friends, colleagues, former students, and loved ones whose lives were forever enriched by her presence. While her absence leaves an immeasurable void, her love, wisdom, and spirit remain woven into the lives of those she touched. Her legacy lives on through her family, her students, her colleagues, her friends, and the countless individuals who were blessed to know and love her."Well done, good and faithful servant." Renée’s life was a testament to faith, purpose, service, and love—a legacy that will endure forever.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Renee McCoy Tribute Scholarship Fund to honor Professor McCoy’s legacy and invest in the future of Clark Atlanta University students. To give: Please scan the QR code or visit the following link: Here is the link: Donate Now | Clark Atlanta University. The text code is CAURMCCOY to 44321

Your gift ensures that Professor Renee McCoy’s commitment to excellence, mentorship, and service lives on through the students she would have so passionately supported.