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Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Elsie Leona Rinehart, age 84, of Flora, IL and formerly of Clay City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Leona was born November 27, 1929 in Clay City, IL to John Jasper and Mary Elsie (Mitchell) Gray. She married Adrian Eugene McDowell on October 8, 1948 in Louisville and he preceded her in death in 1976. She later married David Earl Taylor on October 2, 1983 in Clay City and he also preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. She then married Norman Rinehart on June 8, 2006 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011. During her life, Leona worked as a custodian at Clay City Bank and area restaurants, she assisted her husband David Taylor at Taylor Insurance, served as activity director at Flora Health Care Center, and was involved as a hospice volunteer always wanting to help others. Leona dedicated her life to caring and sharing.
She is survived by her children: Debra (husband Robert) Blank of Louisville, Nancy (husband Paul) Krutsinger of Clay City, and Roger (wife Glenda) McDowell of Bulger, PA; 7 grandchildren: Tony (Melissa) Bible, Tammy (Dave) Burkett, Nathan Bible, Lyle (Kelly) McDowell, Sara (Ben) Wylie, Brad (Janie) Krutsinger, Tonya (Jason) Toy; 10 great-grandchildren: Dawson and Devon Krutsinger, Brayden Keller, Michael and Rusty Mayberry, Ava McDowell, Ella Grace and Jude Wylie, Drue and John Bible; a sister: Ruth Osborne of Springfield, MO; a brother: Lynn Gray (wife Phyllis) of Olney; and a sister-in-law: Betty Gray of Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, two brothers (Carl Lester and Billy Joe Gray), and one sister (Wanda Jean Gray).
The funeral service for Leona Rinehart will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Leona’s memory may be made to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry and will be received at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.
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Leona, you were a great aunt. I am glad you had a chance to meet Lila last time we were home. I've been thinking about you. You will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Leona was a very special kind hearted lady. Our prayers are with you all.
Very nice lady
So sorry for loss of your mom ,praying for your family . God Bless
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Leona. With Heartfelt Condolences.
Dear Roger and Glenda, You have our sincere sympathy upon the passing of your mom. Leona was a joy to know. This clipping floated from Grandma Bollman's Bible years ago when Lyle and I were looking through it: "Sunshine fades, shadows fall, but loving remembrances outlast all." May the loving memories of your mom comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Uncle Don and Aunt Joyce
Dear family, Thinking of you and sending my thoughts and prayers. I have many great memories of Leona from my childhood and throughout the years. She was a special person and admired and loved by many people.
We truely enjoyed our time with Leona as a neighbor and as a friend. The Hance family will miss her deeply.
Leona will be remembered and missed. Sorry of her loss.
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Leona.With heatfelt condolences
We love you Mother. We will always have you in our hearts.
Sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with the family
Debra I am so sorry for your loss If there is anything I can do just let me know
Sorry for your loss.
Grandma you will be missed by many. You were a great person and I am truly blessed to have had you in my life. I love you so much and always will. You will always be in my heart. I'm glad your not in pain anymore and that you are in heaven with the angels. Love you Grandma
I've heard nothing but good things about you from Tonya, she loved you very much and I know I may have not got to meet you in person but I can tell you was one of the sweetest and most caring women on earth. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family , you will be sadly missed
like to wish you my fair wells for have known you for years and was allways a nice lady to everyone, and had many good years ,and many more to come. he will have a place for you when you get to the gates .
Nate.... You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Love ya!
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was one of the GREATEST people I knew. God be with you all during this diffcult time.
Farewell and Rest in Peace, Aunt Leona.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She made our brother Norman very happy!
Paul and Nancy and Family So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was fine lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for the family. LEONA was a special lady. She will be missed. Love an hugs!
Leona was a very special person. I am so glad to have met her.
God has another special ANGEL...My thoughts and prayers go out to the family..
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