Phyllis A. Crane

Age: 88 Widowed City of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Thursday, September 12, 2013Place of Death: Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon, IndianaMrs. Phyllis Ann Crane was born in Lebanon, Indiana on February 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Deforest Grey and Hazel Gladys (Whitinger) McCord. A life-resident of Lebanon, she graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1943.On February 18, 1944, in Lebanon Phyllis and William Allen Crane were married. Mr. Crane passed away on August 20, 1995.Phyllis and her husband opened Crane Nursery north of Lebanon in 1957. Mrs. Crane spent thirty years working at the family business.An avid bridge player, she participated in various competitions, including tournaments at Ulen Country Club. She also competed and placed highly in tournaments throughout the state with Mary Beth Pauley in the last 18 years.As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Phyllis was devoted to her family and enjoyed their interests and activities. She liked working crossword puzzles and following the Fox News channel.Memberships: Central Christian Church – Lebanon, Indiana Ulen Country Club – Lebanon, Indiana Tri Kappa Sorority – Lebanon, IndianaFuneral services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. Brad Miller, officiating.Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Lebanon from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, September 14, 2013.Survivors:Three Children: Mr. David A. Crane and wife, Patricia – Indianapolis, Indiana Mr. John M. Crane and wife, Rita – La Quinta, California Mrs. Linda Crane Hawkins and husband, William – Encinitas, CaliforniaSix GrandchildrenSix Great GrandchildrenDeceased: In addition to her parents and her husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Grey McCord, a sister, Jean Ellen McCord, and a granddaughter. Memorials may be made in her honor to Boone County Senior Services 515 CrownPointe Drive Lebanon, Indiana 46052