James Norris Renfrow Obituary
We bid farewell to James Norris Renfrow of Olive Branch, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 3, 2025 at the age of 93. James Norris touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claudie Renfrow and Rivers McMillin Renfrow. He is survived by: his wife Cherry Robertson Renfrow of Yocona; his son Johnny Renfrow (Dianne) of Hernando; his grandchildren, Jessica Renfrow Thomas of Olive Branch, Jacob Renfrow (Cara) of Hernando, Kalen Sanders (Briana) of Hernando, Kameron Sanders (Samantha) of Hernando, Lori Davis of Ft. McCoy, Florida and Gina Craig of Southaven; his great grandchildren, Ella Thomas of Olive Branch, Autumn Renfrow of Ethridge, Tennessee, Sunni Renfrow of Hernando, Dayne Smith of Hernando, Mackenzie Smith of Hernando, Colby Smith of Hernando, Christian Smith of Hernando, Kaylee Sanders of Hernando, Kolin Sanders of Hernando, Khloe Sanders of Hernando, Stefan Sanders of Hernando, Billy Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia, Leland Craig of Southaven, Sutherland Craig of Southaven, Remington Craig of Southaven, Lily Craig of Southaven, Given Craig of Southaven and Dani Craig of Southaven; his siblings, Johnnie Ella Hurdle (Johnny) of Oxford, Geraldine Champion of Oxford and Jack Renfrow (Sarah) of Oxford; his daughter Kellye Renfrow Fortune; his great grandchildren, Kaden Sanders and Hunter Davis; and his sisters, Doris Savage, Joy Tutor and Joanne Crow.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the New Prospect Baptist Church (823 MS-334, Oxford, MS 38655). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
