That morning began like so many others.
Renee Nicole Good walked her youngest child into school, held his hand, and shared a simple goodbye — the kind of quiet moment no parent ever imagines will matter more than all the others. It was a routine she had done countless times, filled with love and familiarity. She turned back toward home believing, as she always did, that she would return later to bring him safely back with her.
She never knew it would be the last thing she would ever do for her son.
Hours later, her 6-year-old boy remained at school, waiting patiently. He believed his mother would come, just as she always had. He had no way of knowing that his world had already changed forever — that the person who had just kissed him goodbye that morning would never return.
Renee was only 37 years old when her life was taken early Wednesday in what had been a peaceful Minnesota neighborhood. To the outside world, it is a tragic story. But to those who loved her, Renee was not a headline or a statistic — she was a mother whose entire life revolved around her children.
She was raising three children: a teenage daughter, a teenage son, and her youngest boy. Staying home with them was not something she viewed as a sacrifice; it was her purpose. Everything Renee did was centered on creating safety, stability, and love for her family. Her children were her greatest pride, her deepest joy, and the reason behind every decision she made.
Those closest to Renee describe her as gentle and calm, a woman who avoided conflict and chose kindness whenever possible. Her former spouse shared that she lived quietly and never sought arguments or attention. Renee was not loud or demanding — she was steady, patient, and thoughtful in the way she moved through the world.
Her faith was a constant presence in her life.
Renee grew up in Colorado Springs, where she was active in church and involved in youth missions from a young age. That foundation shaped who she became — someone guided by compassion, humility, and care for others. Music filled her early years, offering comfort and expression, and as she grew older, she found her voice through words.
In 2020, Renee earned an English degree, a milestone that reflected her love for language and storytelling. She wrote poetry that carried quiet depth and emotion, earning recognition for her work. Writing was a way for her to process the world — gently, thoughtfully, and with honesty.
Renee Nicole Good will be remembered not for how her life ended, but for how she lived.
She was a devoted mother who never stopped putting her children first. A thoughtful writer who found beauty in words. A loving daughter shaped by faith. And a gentle soul whose kindness left a lasting imprint on everyone she encountered.
In the spaces she once filled — in classrooms, at home, and in the hearts of her children — her absence will be deeply felt. But so will her love.
And in the quiet moments her children carry forward, Renee’s presence will remain — steady, guiding, and forever wrapped around them.
