Rene Wagner Smoots

SMOOTS, Rene Wagner, 54, of Midlothian, beloved wife and mother and teacher of a generation of Midlothian High School students, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2013. A graduate of Virginia Tech, she married John P. Smoots in 1987 and settled in Midlothian, where she was the generous-hearted anchor of her family and, for 24 years, a dedicated teacher of algebra II, trigonometry, and International Baccalaureate mathematics at Midlothian High School. Rene was preceded in death by her son Jacob; and her father, Robert H. Wagner. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, John; son, Matthew Smoots, and daughter, Jessica Smoots, mother, Evelyn (Viqi) V. Wagner of Midlothian; sisters, Viqi Wagner LaRosa and her husband John, of Midlothian, and Jana Wagner of San Diego; much-loved nieces, nephews, and family members; and the many friends, neighbors, colleagues, and students who enriched her life. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Midlothian. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 6 at 3 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2341 Winterfield Rd. Midlothian, Va. 23113, followed by a reception at Rene’s mother’s house, 600 Krim Point Loop Midlothian, Va. 23114. The family will hold a private interment at Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield. In Rene's memory, the family has established a mathematics scholarship to be awarded by Midlothian High School. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rene Smoots Math Scholarship Fund, through any Wells Fargo Branch. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHome.com.