Janice Mae Crenshaw, 79, of Sterling, IL, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014.
She was born January 2, 1935, in Hahnaman Township, the daughter of John and Temple M. (Shere) Pierceson. She married Jerry Crenshaw on March 23, 1952, in Rock Falls, IL. Janice had worked for ten years at the former Haskell’s Office Supply in Sterling. She was a devoted homemaker, avid gardener, and quilter.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry; her children, Jerry F. (Betsy) Crenshaw of Front Royal, VA, Barbara A. (Keith) Frederick of Morrison, IL, Susan M. (Buck) Sharon of Good Hope, IL, and Thomas L. Crenshaw of Alexandria, VA; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and one half-brother.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at Tampico Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. Courtney Chandler, Pastor of First Christian Church in Sterling, IL, officiating.
A memorial has been established.