Bernice Viola Crutchfield Maxwell's Obituary
Bernice Viola Vanover Crutchfield Maxwell, age 98, of Martinsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16, 1921 in Moonshine, IL, the daughter of James Washington Vanover and Marget Elizabeth Johnson Vanover. On October 30, 1943 she married Duane Crandall Crutchfield in St. Louis, MO; he passed away on August 28, 1993. She later married Jesse Raymond Maxwell on January 24, 1999 in Martinsville, IL; he passed away on August 1, 2000. Survivors include her sons, Gordon Crutchfield (Connie) of Martinsville, IL and Don Crutchfield of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Todd Crutchfield (Erin), Tammee Crutchfield Jones (Wayne), Tyanna Crutchfield Sasso, Chasity Christopulos (Nick) and Kimberly Sikorski (Frank); eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; brother, Clarence Vanover and sister, Faye Vanover. Bernice owned and operated Highway Café in Martinsville, IL; Crutchfield Smorgasbord in Robinson, IL; Range Café in Casey, IL; Dairy Bar in Casey, IL and Crutchfield Grocery Store in Martinsville, IL. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing her talent. Bernice attended Casey White Oak Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Butternut Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m." " 12 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday at Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Lincolnland Hospice, 1004 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Greenwell Funeral Home Saturday, November 09, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Email Details 30 N Washington StMartinsville, Illinois 62442 Directions Funeral Service Greenwell Funeral Home Saturday, November 09, 2019 12:00 PM Email Details 30 N Washington StMartinsville, Illinois 62442 Directions
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