Elva Jo McCammon's Obituary
Elva Jo McCammon, 94, of Martinsville, IL, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born December 24, 1915 in Forest, MS, the daughter of Emory Parmer Weger and Rebecca Jane Sechrest Weger. On September 16, 1939, she married Alvin Aubrey McCammon. He passed away on December 1, 1996. Survivors include her sister, Eula Schmidt of Robinson, IL; sister in law, Mary Thompson of Terre Haute, IN; nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends. She is also survived by special friend and caregiver, Kay Adams, her husband Bill, and their daughter Jackie Evans, who she considered her own daughter and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Sharon Lee McCammon on January 9, 1988, and brother-in-law, Dr. G.F. Schmidt, Jr. Mrs. McCammon was a graduate of Robinson High School and Eastern Illinois University. She was a school teacher for many years. She taught all eight grades at a one-room schoolhouse for two years in Hillsboro School Dist. Mrs. McCammon then taught 3rd and 4th grades at Flat Rock Elementary School for three years. She also taught her home-bound daughter, who was a polio victim of 35 years, for 7th and 8th grade. Elva was a former member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Flat Rock, IL and a member of the First Baptist Church in Martinsville, IL. She was a 50 year member of the St. Grace Chapter Eastern Star. While she was a member of the Eastern Star, she was a Past Matron. Elva was also a member of the White Shrine of Casey, IL and was a Worthy High Priestess for two years. For two years, Elva was a Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth in Paris, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Greenwell Funeral Home in Martinsville, IL with Rev. Ivan Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, IN. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, 911 E. Wilkin St., Robinson, IL 62454. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Friday, May 14, 2010 1:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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