HELEN SCRIVNER
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Helen May SCRIVNER, 85, of Belle Rive died 7:08 p.m. Nov. 6, 2002, at her home. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. SCRIVNER was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Hamilton County to Oliver and Ethel (DIXON) RATLIFF.

She married E. Foster SCRIVNER Dec. 31, 1934, having 67 years of marriage; he survives.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren. The Rev. Gary WHIPPLE will officiate. Burial will be in Flint Cemetery in Belle Rive. Friends may call ffrom 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, David SCRIVNER and wife Linda of Belle Rive; two daughters, Carolyn CROSS and husband William and Andrea MORGAN and husband Kris, all of Belle Rive; eleven grandchildren, Cristy HUSE, Mallory KOONTZ, Wade SCRIVNER, Courtney SCRIVNER, Steven CROSS, Meleah WALTO, Ryan CROSS, Kara BELANGEE, Kristopher MORGAN, Andrew MORGAN and Lacie MORGAN; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including Iris and George DUNCAN; and one sister, Aileen COX and husband Elwin of Belle Rive.

Mrs. SCRIVNER was a member of Jefferson County Homemakers Extension and a 50 year member of Eastern Star. She was a local youth sponsor of Loyal Temperance League. She was also a former 4-H leader and PTA member.

She was a life-long, dedicated, active member of the United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Womens Group and taught Sunday school for many years, as God was first in her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ronald SCRIVNER; three brothers; and two sisters.

Gholson Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements, where you may call 643-2321.

The Register-News, Mt Vernon, IL
Fri 8 Nov 2002
Submitted by: Jo Ann McGhee
Relationship: No relation to submitter