Renee Gifford Shreffler

Renee Gifford Shreffler, 57, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born November 3, 1966, in Kankakee, the daughter of Dock Jones and Virginia Gifford. Renee loved cooking, waitressing, and bartending. She also enjoyed cleaning. Renee had a green thumb. She liked to garden and be outside; she said it was relaxing. Renee loved her dog, MJ, but, most of all, she loved her family. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Brooks of St. Anne; her siblings, Laura Juarez of Bradley, Audrey Gifford Renchen of St. Anne, and Mike (Denise) Gifford of Limestone; nieces and nephews, Danny (Eva Meireis) Renchen, Rhiannon Renchen, Misha Arce, Myah Gifford, Jessica Frey, Ashley Juarez, and Vince Johnson. She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Dan Renchen. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.