Private family services will be held for Mary Lou Reffitt
Mary Lou Reffitt, age 73, of North Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at her home.
She was born on December 17, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to Tommy and Osie (Bailey) Reffitt, Sr. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: JoVan Sheets and Julie Jenkins.
Mary Lou is survived by siblings Ben Ray of Kingsville, TX, Minnie Moore Olivet of South Dakota, Elizabeth and Paul Topping of Bellefontaine and Tom and Jo Reffitt of Bluffton; along with many nieces and nephews.
Lou loved spending time with her friends, family and her beloved dogs and cats. She also loved looking up the genealogy of the family tree. Lou also enjoyed sewing like her mom, painting and doing other crafts.
It was her wish to be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be to the Hardin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 108, Kenton, Ohio 43326.
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