Mary L. Renfro, 91, passed away Saturday August 7, 2010 at the Eastern Star Home in Macon.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday August 10, 2010 at the Macon United Methodist Church in Macon with Pastor Kraig Renfro officiating. Visitation will be Monday August 9, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Macon. Burial will be in Macon Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via email at www.dawson-wikoff.com
Family suggests memorials to the Macon United Methodist Church.
Mary was born June 1, 1919 in Elwin, IL., the daughter of Charles R. and Clara Hammond Jones. She married Virgil Marion Renfro on July 28, 1937 and he preceded her in death on April 24, 1993. Mary was a member of the Macon United Methodist Church. She worked for Macon School District as Unit Secretary from 1956 until 1984. She was a 50 year member of the Vivian Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Macon, serving as Worthy Matron in 1953.
Mary is survived by her one son Kenneth Renfro and his wife Willie of Macon, one daughter Marilyn Stickling and her husband Harold of Peoria. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren: Kevin Renfro and his wife Cami, Marsha Branch and her husband Bob, Pam Barnes and her husband Bryan, Kent Renfro and his wife Sandy, Kraig Renfro and his wife Manushak, Kary Renfro and his wife Peggy, Kenny Renfro and his wife Stephanie, Kris Renfro and his wife Stratia, Rachelle Wells and her husband Blake, Kaleb Renfro and his wife Brentny, Micah Stickling and his wife Sara and Martney Huber and her husband Eric. Twenty great grandchildren: Kline and Madison Renfro, Jacob Malsch and Henry Branch, Bryson, Braydon and Brogan Barnes, Hannah, Josiah, Judah, Moriah and Jeremiah Renfro, K.J. Renfro, Karl, Kole, twins Kley and Kody Renfro, Emmy and Shelby Renfro and Stella Renfro; also surviving is Mary’s sister Trenna Carroll of Macon and sister-in-law Leona Randolph and husband Preston of Jerseyville. She leaves many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one infant daughter Beverly, one son Keith Renfro, two sisters Blanche Parish and Gladys Wicklein, two brothers Kenneth and Wayne Jones and sister-in-law Pauline Galloway.
| Rex Stombaugh |
Neighbor and Friend |
August 10, 2010 |
We were just about a mile away from Virgil and Mary's home when I grew up. We have fond memories of the Renfros. Seems like when we have a need, one of them always is there. Just a month ago Kenny & Willie sat with us at my mom's post-funeral dinner. We remember the card clulb, and all those who were like second parents to us. Values and morals were established in that little Macon rural community we still cherish. Thanks to all those who were such role models. Our condolences to all the Renfro family in their time of loss. Mary and Juanita were such good friends for so many years, it's special to see them pass so close together in time. From : the Stombaughs
| Shellie Frost |
Friend |
August 9, 2010 |
Marilyn, Harry and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the comfort of her wonderful heart give you peace as you move through your grief.
| Mary Lee Melhorn |
To the Family |
August 9, 2010 |
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family, Mary was a Special person and touched many lives. I knew her as the mother of Kenney (my classmate), the school secretary, a good library patron, and a dear (card playing) friend of my recently departed Mother. The "Slideshow" is a very beautiful caption of her Spirit and her happy relationship with family and friends. May your hearts be lighter because of your special memories and Faith in knowing you will all be joined together again!
| cheryl harminson |
My prayers go out to Willie and Kenneth Renfro |
August 9, 2010 |
I want to express my sympathy to Mary Renfros family. My condolence's go out to Ken and Willie Renfro and their family. I have not been in touch with uncles, aunts and cousins , however I am trying to let them know that I care and the entire family is in my prayers! I did not have a chance to say anything on my Grandmother Mary Armstrong / Schwartz's passing, but I know that she is in Heaven and I had time with her before her passing. That is what she would remember. Time goes so fast, and hopefully all loved ones will meet some day in HIS kingdom!!!
| John Walker |
Kris Renfro co-worker |
August 9, 2010 |
I know Kris (Mary Renfro's grandson) from work. I've recently come to realize how important Grandparents are. I didn't know my grandparents but have become a grandfather in the last year. I understand Kris was close to his grandmother and I can now see how important that relationship is. My heart goes out to Kris and all of his family at this time.
