Grace L. Cover

Grace L. Cover, 88, Indianapolis, formerly of Carbondale, IL, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007.

Born March 2, 1919, Grace graduated from Carbondale High School, Class of 1938, and married John W. Cover July 13, 1940. She worked for Southern Illinois University as a printer estimator for 18 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of University Baptist Church in Carbondale and Order of the Eastern Star in Makanda, IL.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 22 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Meredith Funeral Home, 300 S. University Ave., Carbondale, with funeral services Monday at Noon at University Baptist Church, 700 S. Oakland Avenue, Carbondale.

Grace will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Grace is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, John W. Cover; daughter, Barbara K. Rauch, husband Fred; son, Jeff W. Cover, wife Donna; grandchildren, Gina L. Maple, husband Court, Travis S. Cover, wife Megan; great-grandchildren, Olivia R. and Emma K. Maple, and Joshua D. Cover.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruth Ann Cover; sisters, Ruby Greer, Opal Hagler, Norma Lockerby; and brother, Curtis Brandon.

 Memorial contributions may be made to University Baptist Church 700 S. Oakland Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901 or Castleview Baptist Church, 8601 Hague Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256. Local arrangements entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

Source:  Indianapolis Star, The (IN) - April 21, 2007

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