Bernice G. Crenshaw

RACINE - Bernice G. Crenshaw, 76, passed away Sunday evening, November 16, 2008, in Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 30, 1932, in Racine, the daughter of Peter and Ruth (nee: Smith) Andekian. A graduate of Horlick High School, Bernice married Billy A. Crenshaw on June 11, 1960, in Waukegan, Ill. He passed away on November 27, 2004. She was a homemaker, but had also worked for Mamco for several years. Bernice enjoyed bowling, camping, travel, and playing the slots. She was a most loving wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her six children, Joseph (Debbie) Crenshaw, Bill (Chris) Crenshaw, Dorothy (Brad) Ferguson, Gloria (Ken) Taylor, Kathy (Art) Dulan, and David Crenshaw, all of Racine; 11 grandchildren, Vicki, Jenny, Andy, Melissa, Matthew, Amanda, Scott, Ben, Kelly, Madison, and Tori; nine great-grandchildren, Joshua, Isabella, Carter, Cassie, Sean, Adrianna, Tarin, Aubry, and Delany; two sisters, Bernadine Nelson of Washington and Ruth Dixon of Racine. Bernice is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Hardy; and two brothers, Robert and William Andekian. Funeral services will be Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11 am in the Chapel of the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Bernice will then be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Billy. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. in the funeral home. STROUF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 1001 High Street 632-5101 www.strouf.com