Anna Bell Richeson Renfrow

Anna Bell Richeson Renfrow, 91, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Ohio County on October 29, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Early Mae Bartlett Richeson; was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church; and had worked as bookkeeper for the family business, Renfrow Lumber; and was an Avon Sales Rep in Owensboro for more than 40 years earning top sales honors several years. Mrs. Renfrow was an avid NASCAR fan since its beginning iin the 1950's; had attended several races in Florida, Michigan, and Georgia; and never missed a race on TV. She was a devoted mother and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Renfrow, Sr., a son, Jimmy Renfrow; a brother, Ray Richeson; sisters, Margaret Baize, Louise Leach, Lethel Leach, and Betty Henderson; and step-grandchildren, Don Renfrow, Judy Wilson, Steve Richeson, and Darrell Renfrow.

Surviving are her children, Linda Renfrow, Shirley (Starling) Lambert, and Sue (Ralph) McCoy all of Owensboro, Bobby (Paula) Renfrow of Buford, and Ernest (Betty) Renfrow, Jr. of Ormand Beach, FL; grandchildren, Christine (Chris) Fears, Nick (Marcy) Lambert, Chris (Tanya) Renfrow, Jennifer Lambert, Laurie (Jason) Chapman; step-grandchildren, James Richeson, Mike Renfrow, and Jimmy Renfrow; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Marian Richeson of Hanson, Bill (Guyneth) Richeson , John R. (Norma) Richeson, Jr., and Hilton ((Judy) Richeson of Owensboro; and several devoted nieces and nephews.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the chapel of Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with Brother Tim Hall officiating followed by burial in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Ohio County. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday and after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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