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Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes - Portland ChapelLillian Crump Obituary
Lillian Crump, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Lillian was born on February 23, 1929 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Lulu (Lawhorn) Newton. Lillian retired from CTS in Berne after over 30 years of service. Lillian married Lester Crump on June 3, 1949 he passed away on June 10, 1980.
Survivors Include:
Son: Samuel Crump – Portland, Indiana
Daughter: Peggy Dieterle (husband Roger) – Greenwood, Indiana
2 brothers: Robert Newton – Eaton, Indiana
Timothy Newton – Jay County, Indiana
4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild
She was preceded in death by her brothers John Newton Jr, Richard Newton, Rex Newton, and George Newton, her sisters Patty Willover and Mary Newton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.
Memorials may be directed to West Walnut Church of Christ
208 N Commerce St, Portland, IN 47371
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home
208 North Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371
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208 North Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371
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Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes - Portland Chapel