Lucille Eileen Christian Obituary (1923 - 2009)

Lucille Eileen Christian, 85, of Pana died Saturday, January 10, 2009 in her residence. She was born April 26, 1923 in Pana, Illinois, the daughter of Levert Mamie (Taylor) Waters. Lucille was affiliated with the First United Pentecostal Church of Nokomis. She married Herman D. Christian who preceded her in death on June 4, 1977. She is survived by her children: Karen Thompson husband Gene, Herrick, IL; Gary Christian wife Beverly, Ohlman, IL; Dennis Christian wife Monyca, Tower Hill, IL; Gloria Evans husband Rick, Ottawa, IL; Gail Rauch companion Greg Scribner, Nokomis, IL; Janeen Morell husband Kenny, Nokomis, IL; Son-in-law: Larry Ballard, Pana, IL; 25 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; brother: Robert "Bob" Waters, Sullivan, IL; sisters: Bernice Dixon, Pana, IL; Dolores Sphar, Pana, IL; Betty Endris, Pana, IL; Joan Hoehn, Sullivan, IL; and Rowena McArdle, Taylorville, IL. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son Denyle "Butch" Christian; daughter Doretta Ballard; 1 great granddaughter Brittany Christian; two brothers: Bill and Gene Waters; and by her sister: LuLuBelle Waters. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. with her son-in-law Rev. Kenneth Morell officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home.