nomist with the Knoxville Utilities Board, a member of the Knoxville Area Home and Community Section of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, a former member of Fontinalis, and a charter member of the Green Thumb Garden Club of Fountain City. Emmalee was graced with the gift of hospitality and was an excellent cook and hostess at family gatherings and Saturday outings at Norris Lake. A lifelong lover of butterflies, her grandson once counted over a thousand butterflies in the decorations and books throughout her home. After growing up with a clay tennis court in her backyard, she continued playing tennis with friends for most of her life. She and Grady shared many enjoyable meals out with close friends in the Hungry Eight. The family appreciates the attentive care Emmalee received from the staff of Beverly Park Place and UT Hospice. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918 or www.cbcfc.org. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Renfro family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.