Mrs. Eloise Whitlock – Benton

Mrs. Eloise Whitlock, age 69, of Benton IL, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Whitlock was born on September 8, 1947 in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Naomi Dalton. She married Harol Whitlock on December 17, 1963, and he survives.

Eloise was a homemaker and a member of the West City Church of God in Benton. She enjoyed crocheting, playing the organ at the church, and spending time with her family and her church family.

Mrs. Whitlock is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rev. Harol Whitlock; three children: Donna Bradley and husband Billy of Eldorado, Joe Whitlock and wife Shari of Saraland, AL, Angie Spreck and husband Andrew of New Castle, IN; eight grandchildren: Josh Bradley, Austin Bradley, Deidra Reger, Kristen Fairchild, Jenna Sumrall, Mitchell Whitlock, Molly Whitlock, Mason Whitlock; nine great-grandchildren: Boston Bradley, Bronx Bradley, Levi Bradley, Lilly Reger, Cali Reger, Sadie Reger, Karinna Smith, Emmett Sumrall, Dallton Sumrall; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and twelve brothers and sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the West City Church of God, with Rev. Greg Isaacs officiating. Burial will take place Thursday, January 5, 2017 in the South Mound Cemetery in New Castle, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the West City Church of God. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Eloise Whitlock to assist with her funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the church. To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Eloise, visit www.lpfuneral home.com