Lena Ceretta Ellen Wofford's Obituary
Lena Ceretta Ellen (Carlen) Wofford, age 95, of Casey, IL passed away at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born July 16, 1922 in Greenup, IL, the daughter of Lawrence M. Carlen and Mamie L. Vaughn Carlen. On July 27, 1951 she married Rev. William Hiram Wofford, Sr. in the Jack Oak Church in rural Greenup, IL. He passed away on May 31, 1999.Survivors include her son, Bill Wofford (Billie) of Casey, IL; daughter, Bonnie Armentrout (Alan) of Albuquerque, NM; son in law, Rev. David Beerbower of Assumption, IL; brother, Hubert "Tip" Carlen of Greenup, IL; sister, Madonna Seitz of Springfield, IL; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Ceretta Beerbower; brothers, Floyd Carlen and Robert Carlen; sisters, Dorothy Henderson, Jane Jones, Lela Wendling , Shirley Poffenbarger and Harriet Laymon.Lena had previously worked in the Capitol in Springfield, IL for ten years. She was a homemaker and a devoted Pastor"™s wife. Lena and Hiram served churches in Illinois, Arkansas and Kansas. She was a member of the Jack Oak Church of God. Lena was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time outdoors in her flower beds and organic gardens. It was very rewarding for her to serve a meal of foods produced and preserved by her efforts and that of her family. She passed on her skills of cooking and baking to all of her children. Lena"™s greatest blessing since childhood was serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Jack Oak Church of God, rural Greenup, IL with Rev. David Beerbower officiating. Burial will follow in the Jack Oak Cemetery, rural Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held from 4" " 7 p.m. on Monday evening at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL.Memorial donations may be made to Jack Oak Church of God, 853 E 1100 North Road, Greenup, Illinois 62428.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, May 07, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Tuesday, May 08, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Jack Oak Church of God 853 E 1100 N Rd Greenup, IL 62428
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