Rosaline Louise Crofford – Thompsonville, IL

Rosaline Louise Crofford, 97, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away at 1:19 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center, Benton, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 11, 1922, to Edward and Minnie (Anderson) Alexander in Poplar Bluff, MO. Rosaline was a homemaker . On October 6, 1945, she married Leonard Crofford in Hammond, IN, to this union they had five children. Rosaline and Leonard lived in Thompsonville, IL.

Rosaline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her and she enjoyed cooking them cookies. She loved playing board games and cards and was very competitive. She enjoyed fishing and big table puzzles.

She is survived by her loving spouse of 75 years, Leonard Crofford; four children, Ronnie Crofford of West City, IL, Diane Lenz and husband Larry of Galesburg, IL, Leonard Crofford and wife Gail of Lake Village, IN, and Sharon Wright and husband Ron of Bailey, CO; twelve grandchildren, Ronnie Crofford and wife Uney, Mark Crofford and wife Pat, Scott Crofford, Jamie Marlow and wife Annette, Michelle Early, Josh Marlow and wife Misty, Derrek Crofford and wife Christie, Jonathan Crofford and wife Tina, Brandon Wright, Ashley Murphy and husband Shawn, Bradly Wright, Kaily Wright; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Luhman.

Rosaline was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Minnie Alexander; one daughter, Connie Watson; one grandson, Rod Watson; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow services at Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort, IL.

Memorials contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.