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Irva Mae Hibbitt, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.
Irva was born August 11, 1921, in Hope, Indiana, the daughter of Ira and Elizabeth (Ford) Neville. She was a longtime resident of Columbus, Indiana, and moved to Flora in 1980. Irva loved her family and all of her grandchildren were important to her. She worked as a beautician for 35 years, enjoyed Don Ho music, dancing, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a past member of Clay County Hospital Auxiliary, Flora Women’s Club, and Zonta International Service Organization.
She is survived by her daughter: Beverly Schwaninger of Flora; grandchildren: Susan Carrell of Las Vegas, NV, Shari (Kim) Hamilton of Flora, Stacy (Les) Higgason of Flora, and Patrick Hibbitt of San Diego, CA; great-grandchildren: Stephanie (Ryan) Mitchell, Chad (fiancée Kim) Schwaninger, Bethany (Chet) Stuemke, Gregory Boose, Derek (Hollie) Drew, Karlee Carrell, Jordan Carrell, Heath (fiancée Emily) Hamilton, Stephen (Rosie) Hamilton, Maegan (Heath) Bryan, Shawn (Troy) Kirby, Jeff (Michelle) Higgason, Brent (Jordie) Higgason, and Cameron Higgason; great-great-grandchildren: Joanna, Nora, Tysha, Ashlyn, Keatan, Kierstan, Carder, Ayanna, Jaysie, Ma’Liyah, Hoyt, Payton, Presley, Charles, Philip, Grant, Lyndi, Logan, Madison, Lennon, Maggie, Brooklyn, and Jack; great-great-great-grandchildren: Jocelyn, Sterling, and Avayah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son: Wendell Hibbitt; son-in-law: Steve Schwaninger; grandson: Stephen Brent Schwaninger; and siblings: Virgil Neville, Lawrence (Ivone) Neville, Irene (Raymond) Snyder, and Norma (Ray) Nagel.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22nd, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bill Atwood officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Activity Fund and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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My name is Donna Vetter Boesche. My family was neighbors of Bev and Steve in Columbus, IN. I used to babysit for them. I remember what a special family all of you were. I remember how sweet Irva was to everyone. Bev, most of us(including mom) live in Fishers, IN. She remains very bossy and independent -we love her that way. Hugs and prayers to your family. I am on Facebook if anyone wants to catch up.
Sorry for your loss. Seeing this brought back many memories. I hope everything is well for you. Ed Meyer
What a lovely lady! May you all hold the wonderful memories in your hearts. With love, Chad, Emily, Trevin, Ethan and Landon Milner.
With a heavy heart I extend my condolences, love and prayers to this beautiful family. I have such fond memories of Irva and will forever be grateful for the blessing to have had her in my life.
I remember “Nana” as a loving, happy, fun to be around sweetheart. She will be missed by many. My most sincere of condolences to Bev, Shari, Susan and Stacy and their families.
Bev, Susan, Shari Stacy and family’s.... God bless you alll... Never will I forget sweet Nana and her kindness !!! Thank you for sharing her with me! Such a sweet lady... just like all of you! Thanks for the memories! Praying for you all.... Love you, Kevin and Linda Ray
Bev.....so sorry for your loss. She was a sweetheart and you were a loving and caring daughter to her.
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Irva was such a sweet heart. I will miss her.
Bev, Stacy, Susan, Shari and Families: Heaven gained a beautiful soul with the passing of your mother/grandmother. We are sorry for your loss. Irva was a delight to be around and was always so happy. She lived a long life and has left quite a legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
She was a very special, caring, and loving person! She always made me feel like a part of the family!
May your memories comfort you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss her.
Bev and family, you are in our prayers during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
Bev and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers she was a wonderful lady, God bless you all.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate and remember this very special lady! Larry and Sue Kramer
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