It is with a most profound sense of loss that I announce the passing of my beautiful and amazing wife of 24 years, Dr. Renee Naughton Selix. She was my high school sweetheart and the love of my life. Along with me, her husband, Eric Selix, she is survived by our two children, Patrick and Emma, as well as her four siblings, Erin Martin (Robert), Richard Naughton (Julie), Dr. Joseph Naughton, and Timothy Naughton (Christina).
Besides her family, her other great passions were her beloved friends, teaching and learning, and exploring our world to celebrate the joy and beauty of its places, cultures, and people.
Renee, I do now and will always miss you immensely as I continue my efforts to be the man and father you always knew I could become. With all of my love and heart, eternally yours - Eric
Our mom was without a doubt the absolute strongest person we’ve ever known. It has been unbelievably hard to be without her in just the past few days, but we have also been overcome with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude in knowing we had such an intelligent, caring, and driven person to play such a pivotal role in our lives. We will miss her forever, but we know that the love and devotion she instilled not only in us, but everyone around her, will live on forever in each of us. We love you Mom! Losing you hurts more than words could ever describe, but we are so happy to have had you as our first teacher. We will take the lessons you blessed us with as we move forward and make you proud. Love always, Patrick and Emma (Packy and Shem)
A visitation for Renee will be held Friday, February 21, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan 48184 with a sharing of memories/eulogies at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with sharing of memories/eulogies at 7:00 pm.
Contributions in Renee's memory may be made to Lyman Foundation, P.O. Box 510072, Livonia, MI 48151.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at the online guestbook for the Selix family.