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This page is dedicated to the
memory of those who are special to the members of our church
family. If you wish to submit a name for the Memorials page,
send the information (including pictures) to us at memorials@wcfamily.org.
Elsie
Phillips | 1916-1995
Elsie was the mother of Bobbye Miller. She
was a godly woman with a strong work ethic and a love for
God and the truth. Her life and character have had a major
impact on her family and their ministry. Elsie was the oldest
daughter of ten children and grew up being a "parent."
She was a great servant.
Elsie lived all her life in West Memphis, AR. She was an all-state
basketball player, an riveter during WWII, and worked as the
dietician for Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis
until her retirement. Her husband Bruce was an elder for the
Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis. She loved
her yard and her flowers.
Tom
and Eileen Rucker
Tom and Eileen Rucker were pioneers in the development and
growth of the church in the Chicagoland area, including work
with Northwest and West Chicago. Tom was also instrumental
in beginning the work at Shults-Lewis. The Ruckers' children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren continue to serve faithfully
in the Lord's church.
Mava
Spivey
Mava Spivey was a
faithful and dedicated member of the West Chicago congregation.
She and her husband, Vernon Spivey, were life-long Christians.
Vernon was also a gospel preacher. Mava and Vernon were married
on the radio!
Clayton
McGuffey | 1922-2001
Clayton was a faithful member of the church,
serving as a deacon at West Chicago and in Batesville, AR
at the Southside Church of Christ. His daughter Linda Vantreese
and his son Bill are members of the West Chicago church. Clayton
loved his family and his horses. He passed away on April 13,
2001. He and Willene were married 53 years.
Irma
Nave | 1906-2001
Irma was the grandmother of Joan Avey and
Cliff Plummer. Irma was the spiritual foundation of many of
her family, and her children and grandchildren are a testimony
to her faithfulness to God.
John
& Vi Bortell
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