Date Of Birth: October 23, 1924
Date Of Death: November 14, 2010
Effie Lou French, age 86, passed away on November 14, 2010 in Indianapolis. She will be forever loved and missed by her sister Nancy Burton, Children-James and his wife Kim Hage, Pam and her husband Ron Sentman, George and his wife Terri Hage; Step-son-Doug and his wife Paula French; Grandchildren-Brian (Kelly), Paul (Sarah), Keith (Krista), Stephen, Tim, Christina (Jacob Stilabower), Andrew, and Jeremy Hage and Brian and Matt King; Great Granddaughters-Aleasa and Lila; Nephew-Brad (Marilyn) Burton; and Niece-Cindy (Willis) Ross.
Effie Crawford was born in Princeton, Indiana on October 23, 1924. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1942 and attended Anderson University where she majored in education. She subsequently attended Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and became an RN in 1948. She started her nursing career at Cook County Hospital’s Infectious Disease Unit, Chicago and in 1961 became Director of Nursing at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. She retired in 1984.
Effie loved to cook, was a voracious reader, and enjoyed playing bridge and working crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Isabel (Weisgerber) Crawford, husband of 23 years George “Barney� French and brother Hubert Crawford.
All who knew and loved Effie are invited to Colvin Funeral Home, Princeton, Indiana on Saturday, November 20, 2010 for the visitation and funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org).
Michael Turik says
Pam, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. She sounded like a wonderful woman! I’ll keep you in my thoughts.
Joanne Tony Cole says
Pam: Tony and I have you and your family in our prayers. Hold tight to the comfort that your mom has preceded you to Glory; She awaits you at Heaven’s door for when you make that journey yourself. May you find comfort and peace in Jesus’s name. We love you and Ron.
Clareece West says
George,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thankfully you have lots of great memories and stories. May she last in your heart forever.
Clareece and Julie
Eric and Dennise Ottenbacher says
George, Pam and Ron: My first memory of your mom was when I visited the farm for a couple of days with George long before he and Terri were married. I remember her graciousness to me while I was there, the homeyness of the house and her cooking! She always seemed to have a smile on her face whenever I saw her. Our condolences on your great loss.
Mary Ann and Ron Tellmann says
George, we are so sorry about your mom’s passing. Although we never met her, it was obvious how important she was to you and your family and how much she’ll be missed. We’re praying for you. Didn’t realize that your mom and mom/Aunt Peggy share the same birthday!
Jim and Linda Newell says
George (and family),
We were very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We’ll all say a special prayer for her and will continue to keep you in our thoughts.
Take care.
Jim, Linda, Veronica and Daniel Newell
Denise Horgan Friend of George and Teri Hage says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
Robin Deaton says
Pam and Jim, my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow and life transition. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Shirley Suresh says
Pam, we remember and pray for you and your family during this difficult period of great loss. The peace of God be with you.
Jean Robertson Springston says
For George and Terri Hage, their sons, and all Effie’s loved ones:
I remember hearing stories from Terri and George about Paul, Keith, and Tim’s visits to the farm when they were little munchkins…how they had the best time but were so happy to see their mommy and daddy drive up that they’d meet them on the road and running alongside their car back to the house. I also remember Terri smiling as she’d tell me of stories of her and Effie baking in the kitchen. I have special Indiana farm memories of going “”up home” to my Mamaw and Papaw’s. It’s wonderful that my “nephews” have childhood memories with Effie on her farm. My sympathies to George’s brother and Pam and all those who love and will miss Effie. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer-especially this weekend.
Much Love, Jean
Barb Geiger says
Dear George and Terri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your Mother’s death. I hope that the many good memories you have will be with you and bring you comfort as you celebrate her life at the service tomorrow.
Best wishes to you and your family,
Barb Geiger