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Bonnie Renfro Obituary

HINESVILLE, Ga.- Bonnie Renfro passed away March 2, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. She was born Bonnie Jean Leach, the daughter of the late Lewis and Artie Leach, in Fort Gibson, Ok October 20, 1926. She was the manager and advanced hair stylist of J.B. White Department Store's Beauty Salon in the mid sixties and early seventies. Bonnie has been a resident of Hinesville since 1973. She spent her life constantly loving and helping others. Bonnie remained a cornerstone of the family and remained very active in the community until her hospitalization on February 15, 2011. Bonnie loved fishing, bowling, gardening, and playing bingo. She was a member of the local Red Hats Society and a devoted member of Walthourville Baptist Church. Bonnie is survived by her son; Jimmy Wayne Renfro and his wife Rachel of Hinesville; her brothers: Bob Leach and wife Johanna of Hinesville and Leon Leach and wife Katherine of Idaho. She was also survived by her loving grandchildren: Austin, Ashley, and Jessica Renfro. Visitation will be Saturday March 5, 2011 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel in Hinesville, GA. A Funeral Service will follow at 4:00 pm with Reverend John Hubbard presiding. Members of the local Red Hats Society will serve as Honorary Pall Bearers. Remembrances to Walthourville Baptist Church P.O. Box B, Walthourville, GA 31333. Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel www.carteroglethorpe.com.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Mar. 4, 2011.

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Kathy Redd

March 7, 2011

Jimmy,
I want to express my condolences in the loss of your Mother. She started my career at J.B. White's Beauty Salon in 1964. I was so fortunate to have had her in my life.
Kathy Redd

Don & Anne Wright

March 7, 2011

Bob & Family Members:
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your precious love one...You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy...

Paul Hawkins

March 7, 2011

I am very sorry for your lost, I was unable to attend the services, May the Lord be with and your family.

March 5, 2011

It may have been years since we have seen the family, but we have always had fond thoughts and memories. Ms. Bonnie...such a sweet person and kind friend to my mother. To her family, we grieve with you. Sherri Gasper Howard, Rat Howard, and Gary and Sharan Gasper.

Bernadette Pilon

March 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Edie & Bill Pilon

March 4, 2011

0ur thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie's family. She was a special lady and will be missed.

Tonia Hubbard

March 4, 2011

Our family has known Bonnie for over 3 years and in the time I have spent with her it seemed as if she was my second Mom.
Bonnie was so loved by our whole family. Even though we were not related, she was like family to us.
She will be missed greatly by many, especially Walthourville Baptist Church. God, her family, church, and Red Hats were all a very important part of Bonnie's life. Her being sick or out of town was the only reason she missed church. Bonnie's leaving us was a great loss. Everyone in Walthourville Baptist Church will miss her dearly.We know she is in a much more beautiful place now.
We love you, Bonnie! We will see you again one day.

JEAN DAVIS

March 3, 2011

TO BONNIE'S FAMILY: EVEN THOUGH I KNEW HER FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER. THE FIRST TIME I MET HER AT WALTHOURVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH SHE MADE SUCH A SWEET IMPRESSION ON ME. WHEN I MISSED A SUNDAY SHE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME SHE MISSED ME. SHE WAS A REAL BLESSING TO ALOT OF PEOPLE AND SHE WILL BE MISSED IN SO MANNY WAYS.

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