Maurice Elmo Renfro Obituary
The family of Maurice Elmo Renfro of Springfield, Illinois announces his passing on July 22, 2026. Maurice, born on May 30, 1942, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nicholas Renfro and Lois Mae Renfro (Watson); and his brother Nicholas "Kayo" Renfro. He is survived by: his spouse Beverly J. Helm; his children, Khristan Stella of Chicago, IL, Louis Renfro of Chicago, IL and Shelia Renee Hanson (Dennis) of McCordsville, IN; his siblings, Elmer Renfro (Linda), Ronald Renfro (Donna), Nolan "Butch" Renfro (Dorothy) and Jacqueline Renfro-Pryor of Springfield, IL; his granddaughter Sierrah Stella of Chicago; and his uncle Reginald Watson of Springfield. He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project 230 W. Monroe St. Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606, Boys Town 14100 Crawford St. Boys Town, NE 68010, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
