Katherine Renfro[1]
1928 - 2021 (93 years)
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Name Katherine Renfro Born 7 Sep 1928 Smithville, Clay County, Missouri 
[2] Gender Female Died 29 Nov 2021 Smithville, Clay County, Missouri [2] - Katherine Yates, 93, of Smithville, MO passed away, November 29, 2021.
She was born on September 7, 1928 to Charles Henry and Ruth Nona (Wade) Renfro in Smithville, Mo. where she grew up and graduated from Smithville High School.
On March 22, 1953 she was united in marriage to Marion Yates. After their marriage they lived in Platte County west of Smithville, and in 1961 they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Her husband, Marion, preceded her in death on January 26, 2009.
Katie worked for Smithville Pharmacy for many years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithville, and a member of the Rebecca Lodge #286 in Smithville for over 60 years. She was also a charter member of the Smithville American Legion Auxiliary.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Ralph Renfro.
Katie is survived by her children, Anne Salsbury; Gregg (Mindy) Yates, Judy (Rick) Stone, Vickie (Roger) Walker and Chris (Rebecca) Yates; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Samantha Ulmer; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, with visitation one hour prior.
Buried 4 Dec 2021 Ridgely, Platte County, Missouri [2] Person ID I43672 Family Last Modified 8 May 2023
Father Henry Charles Renfro, b. 26 Dec 1908, Millville, Ray County, Missouri , d. 3 Feb 1989, Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas (Age 80 years) Mother Ruth Wade, b. 14 Dec 1909, Paradise, Clay County, Missouri , d. 29 Aug 2003, Marion, Linn County, Iowa (Age 93 years) Married 1924 Missouri [3] 
Renfro-Wade Marriage 1924 Family ID F16503 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Marion Yates, d. 26 Jan 2009 Married 22 Mar 1953 [2] Children 1. Anne Yates 2. Gregg Yates 3. Judy Yates 4. Vickie Yates 5. Chris Yates Last Modified 30 May 2024 Family ID F16502 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Katherine Yates, 93, of Smithville, MO passed away, November 29, 2021.
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Sources - [S4578] The Kansas City Star, Deaths; obituary; 5 February 1989; Henry C. Renfro; online; 7 May 2023.
- [S2927] Find a Grave, online; 8 May 2023; Katherine Renfro Yates; Memorial ID 234513380.
- [S4324] The Kansas City Times, Missouri Notes; notice; 21 November 1924; Henry C. Renfro, 15 and Miss Ruth Wade, 14 married.
- [S4578] The Kansas City Star, Deaths; obituary; 5 February 1989; Henry C. Renfro; online; 7 May 2023.