Cleda McCrory, 94 of Yale, IL passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born January 4, 1922 in Yale, IL, the youngest daughter of John and Allie Randolph Smith. On October 27, 1947 she married Leonard McCrory in New Albany, IN. They were married for 64 years when he passed away on March 6, 2011.

She is survived by son, Jim McCrory of Yale, IL; daughters, Barbara Boyer and husband Mike of Vincennes, IN and Maggie Wattleworth and husband Keith of Yale, IL; grandchildren, Stephanie (Ron) Cox of Casey, IL; Kendra (Steve) Birchfield of Casey, IL; Gary (Kerri) Miller of Rogers, AR, Michelle (Kent) Schafer of Yale, IL and Jennifer (Greg) Bergbower of Effingham, IL; great grandchildren, Natasha Cox Young, Caitlyn and Victoria Cox, Mackenzie and Briana Sanders, Peyton and Aiden Birchfield, Karis Miller, Colton Cappetta, Kyle, Evan, and Brooke Schafer and Grace and Mara Bergbower. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, Robert Eugene; brother, Floyd Smith and sister, Freda Spencer.

Cleda was a devoted farm wife. She and Leonard worked side by side to create a wonderful life for their family. Cleda loved watching the corn and beans grow as well as her garden and flowers. In the winter she would create beautiful quilts and crocheted many items. She was a fantastic cook. The entire family enjoyed and talked about her fried chicken, noodles, brown beans, homemade hot rolls and her apple pie. We will all miss those wonderful meals!

Growing up her children were very lucky, Santa (mom) came to their house on Christmas Eve and gave them presents in person. Cleda especially enjoyed Santa’s visits and seeing her children’s reaction. After her children were grown she began driving a school bus for the Jasper County School District. Cleda drove for over 20 years and spoke often of her bus kids; she enjoyed seeing them in her later years and finding out what they were doing.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Tom Marsh officiating. Burial will follow at the White Oak Cemetery, north of Oblong, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 601 S. Ninth St., Vincennes, IN 47591.

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