Beatrice V. Plunkett, 94, of Oakford and formerly of Arenzille passed away quietly Thursday morning, January 28, 2010 at Menard Convalescent Center in Petersburg. She was born March 9, 1915 in Beardstown the daughter of Joseph and Minnie Reining Crews. She married her lifelong love, Clifford Plunkett on March 10, 1933 in Cass County and he preceded her in death on November 21, 1974.
She is survived by two daughters, Norma (husband, Michael) New of Tucson, AZ and Sharon "Sherry" (husband, Mervin) Lascelles of Oakford, AZ; 5 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one brother, Francis Crews of Bucklin, MO. She was preceded in death by her son, Myron Delbert Plunkett; her daughter, Karen Plunkett; and brothers, Bud Crews and Wesley Crews and sisters, Mabel Martin, Evelyn Avery and Mary Crews.
Known as "Aunt Bea" to many, she belonged to the United Methodist Church of Arenzville, where she served in the Ladies' Aid, God's Kids, and as Treasurer. For years Bea made doll clothes to sell at the Church bazaar. She also enjoyed serving meals to the ederly, and she told stories about the fun summers she spent working at camp. Bea was practical and hardworking, often working shoulder to shoulder with her husband on the farm. She loved to work in her garden and preserve fruits and vegetables by canning or freezing. Her other hobbies included sewing, making most all of her own clothing, quilting, crocheting afghans, and Bible study. Bea was well known for her chocolate chip cookies. She was proud that they had been shipped in care packages to grandchildren in several states and even to Marine Corps ships. Each Christmas she made gifts of pecan rolls, and at family dinners she served the most lovely buns. She often shared memories and sound advice over a game of Scrabble, hot tea and cookies. Often while classical music played on the phonograph. Bea was a wise and generous woman with many life-long friends. She had a contagious laugh and a fondness for lilacs and white cats. She will be remembered for her kind and patient spirit, the love that she showed to others, and a Christian life well-lived.
Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.
She is survived by two daughters, Norma (husband, Michael) New of Tucson, AZ and Sharon "Sherry" (husband, Mervin) Lascelles of Oakford, AZ; 5 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one brother, Francis Crews of Bucklin, MO. She was preceded in death by her son, Myron Delbert Plunkett; her daughter, Karen Plunkett; and brothers, Bud Crews and Wesley Crews and sisters, Mabel Martin, Evelyn Avery and Mary Crews.
Known as "Aunt Bea" to many, she belonged to the United Methodist Church of Arenzville, where she served in the Ladies' Aid, God's Kids, and as Treasurer. For years Bea made doll clothes to sell at the Church bazaar. She also enjoyed serving meals to the ederly, and she told stories about the fun summers she spent working at camp. Bea was practical and hardworking, often working shoulder to shoulder with her husband on the farm. She loved to work in her garden and preserve fruits and vegetables by canning or freezing. Her other hobbies included sewing, making most all of her own clothing, quilting, crocheting afghans, and Bible study. Bea was well known for her chocolate chip cookies. She was proud that they had been shipped in care packages to grandchildren in several states and even to Marine Corps ships. Each Christmas she made gifts of pecan rolls, and at family dinners she served the most lovely buns. She often shared memories and sound advice over a game of Scrabble, hot tea and cookies. Often while classical music played on the phonograph. Bea was a wise and generous woman with many life-long friends. She had a contagious laugh and a fondness for lilacs and white cats. She will be remembered for her kind and patient spirit, the love that she showed to others, and a Christian life well-lived.
Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.
Beatrice V. Plunkett, 94, of Oakford and formerly of Arenzille passed away quietly Thursday morning, January 28, 2010 at Menard Convalescent Center in Petersburg. She was born March 9, 1915 in Beardstown the daughter of Joseph and Minnie Reining Crews. She married her lifelong love, Clifford Plunkett on March 10, 1933 in Cass County and he preceded her in death on November 21, 1974.
She is survived by two daughters, Norma (husband, Michael) New of Tucson, AZ and Sharon "Sherry" (husband, Mervin) Lascelles of Oakford, AZ; 5 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one brother, Francis Crews of Bucklin, MO. She was preceded in death by her son, Myron Delbert Plunkett; her daughter, Karen Plunkett; and brothers, Bud Crews and Wesley Crews and sisters, Mabel Martin, Evelyn Avery and Mary Crews.
Known as "Aunt Bea" to many, she belonged to the United Methodist Church of Arenzville, where she served in the Ladies' Aid, God's Kids, and as Treasurer. For years Bea made doll clothes to sell at the Church bazaar. She also enjoyed serving meals to the ederly, and she told stories about the fun summers she spent working at camp. Bea was practical and hardworking, often working shoulder to shoulder with her husband on the farm. She loved to work in her garden and preserve fruits and vegetables by canning or freezing. Her other hobbies included sewing, making most all of her own clothing, quilting, crocheting afghans, and Bible study. Bea was well known for her chocolate chip cookies. She was proud that they had been shipped in care packages to grandchildren in several states and even to Marine Corps ships. Each Christmas she made gifts of pecan rolls, and at family dinners she served the most lovely buns. She often shared memories and sound advice over a game of Scrabble, hot tea and cookies. Often while classical music played on the phonograph. Bea was a wise and generous woman with many life-long friends. She had a contagious laugh and a fondness for lilacs and white cats. She will be remembered for her kind and patient spirit, the love that she showed to others, and a Christian life well-lived.
Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.
She is survived by two daughters, Norma (husband, Michael) New of Tucson, AZ and Sharon "Sherry" (husband, Mervin) Lascelles of Oakford, AZ; 5 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one brother, Francis Crews of Bucklin, MO. She was preceded in death by her son, Myron Delbert Plunkett; her daughter, Karen Plunkett; and brothers, Bud Crews and Wesley Crews and sisters, Mabel Martin, Evelyn Avery and Mary Crews.
Known as "Aunt Bea" to many, she belonged to the United Methodist Church of Arenzville, where she served in the Ladies' Aid, God's Kids, and as Treasurer. For years Bea made doll clothes to sell at the Church bazaar. She also enjoyed serving meals to the ederly, and she told stories about the fun summers she spent working at camp. Bea was practical and hardworking, often working shoulder to shoulder with her husband on the farm. She loved to work in her garden and preserve fruits and vegetables by canning or freezing. Her other hobbies included sewing, making most all of her own clothing, quilting, crocheting afghans, and Bible study. Bea was well known for her chocolate chip cookies. She was proud that they had been shipped in care packages to grandchildren in several states and even to Marine Corps ships. Each Christmas she made gifts of pecan rolls, and at family dinners she served the most lovely buns. She often shared memories and sound advice over a game of Scrabble, hot tea and cookies. Often while classical music played on the phonograph. Bea was a wise and generous woman with many life-long friends. She had a contagious laugh and a fondness for lilacs and white cats. She will be remembered for her kind and patient spirit, the love that she showed to others, and a Christian life well-lived.
Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.
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