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Funeral Ceremony: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home
Davetta Ann Dunigan, age 81, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born October 25, 1939, in Knoble, Arkansas, the daughter of David Raley and Lucy (Wilder) Crown. She was united in marriage to Loren Dunigan on November 2, 1957, at the Clay City United Methodist Church and together they have shared 63 wedding anniversaries.
Davey had worked at the Flora Medical Clinic before going on to work at the First National Bank, retiring as Vice President after 25 years. She was a faithful member of the Clay City United Methodist Church where she served as a lay speaker, Sunday School teacher, and assisted with youth group and bible school. She and Loren enjoyed traveling with friends, and she truly loved tending to her flowers, canning a variety of delicious vegetables from her garden, and the music and movies of Elvis Presley. Davey was a caregiver at heart and looked for ways to touch her family and others by lifting them up and brightening their day with a thoughtful handwritten note or card, a phone call, or even with a fresh baked pie.
She is survived by her husband: Loren Dunigan of Clay City; mother: Lucy Helm of Olney; a daughter: Cathy (Bill) Croy of Clay City; 3 grandchildren: Adam (Lindsey) Croy, Jill (Nate) Vock, and Vanessa (Dustin) Pastrovich; 7 great-grandchildren: Reiston, Griffin, Kennedy, Sophia, Liam, Phoebe, and Benjamin; brother: Ralph (Adele) Crown of St. Louis; sister: Jennifer Pinnick of Cincinnati; and nephew: Kevin (Tasha) Crown and their children: Tyson and Madison Crown.
She was preceded in death by her father David; and a brother: Lanny Crown.
A funeral ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Clay County Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Davey was a great person always happy she will be missed . Prayers for the family.
Davetta was my best friend. We shared many wonderful times together & also tears. I will never forget her kindness & her love for God & all people. The life she lived was her witness. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She loved her grandchildren & her great grandchildren!
Cathy and family, So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. My sympathy and prayers.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Very blessed to have had her in my life, she was a great lady.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was always so sweet and always asked me how my grandpa Gould was doing. Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Davetta was a great worker for Christ. She will be missed by all. Our prayers go out for the family. May God grant you peace in knowing she is with him.
Sympathy is extended to The Family. Sorry for Your Loss.
Davetta was a loving, caring, and a special friend. She will stay in our hearts forever. We will miss her everyday.
Cathy and family, so sad to hear this. Davey was the kindest and funniest person we came to know. We shared many good times on trips with Farm Bureau. Please know we are thinking of your family and sending prayers.
Our condolences to Davy’s family. She was such a beautiful, kind lady. Glad I knew her.
Davetta welcomed everyone she met wholly. I truly was blessed to know her and am continually inspired by her example in Christ and community. We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for your peace and healing.
Loren, I am so sorry to learn of Davey’s passing. I enjoyed knowing and working with her so much. She was a wonderful person. God Bless you all.
Such a beautiful lady inside and out ! Cathy-you will miss her as I miss my mother every day , but we know they are in a better place. Love you all.
Sweet Sweet lady! Met her through her service on the Clay County Board of Review. We will sure miss her at the Clay County Assessment Office. Prayers for the family.
Such a lovely "Lady"! I appreciate her love for Jesus and her kindness to everyone. Very sorry for your loss.
I admired this lady so much growing up. Her family was so special to me and our family. I was shocked to hear of her passing. I knew she was sick but no way was this going to happen. Prayers for all her family
Beautiful Lady inside and out.
So shocked and saddened to hear of Davy’s passing. Such a wonderful, sweet, caring person. She will be missed.
Wonderful lady. God Bless her and her family.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.
So sorry for you loss. Davetta was a wonderful Christian lady. She was an inspiration to many, I always enjoyed hearing her speak at church. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
Loren and family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Davetta was a wonderful lady, and I am so glad that we had the pleasure of having known her. She was always so gracious and was always so friendly to all. She will be missed by all who knew her. We ask that God will wrap his arms around you and comfort each of you in a way that only he can. God has gained a beautiful angel. Fly high, Davetta.
Davey was a blessing to all who knew her. She will be missed by many. Prayers for comfort and peace for her family and friends. ❤️
To Loren , Cathy and family, so very sorry to hear about Davetta's passing. May the memories of good times past remain in your hearts forever.
Davey was a beautiful person inside in out. I had the pleasure of working with her over the years as she served on the Clay County Board of Review. She had such a kind heart, and encouraging smile. She was a very special lady, and she will be greatly missed. Loren and family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Davetta was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed by so many. Sending lots of prayers and hugs
We are heart broken to have lost such a beautiful, caring, and giving lady. Davey was a very dear friend of the Weiler family and an inspiration to all that knew her. Praying for Loren and the rest of her family.
So sorry to hear about Davey. She was such a sweet person. Keeping all the family and friends in our prayers.
Davetta was truly an inspiration to our church and was always willing to help in any way she could. She didn't know a stranger and always made a person feel welcome. She was the best cook / pie maker for sure and we will all miss her goodies. Sending lots of prayers and hugs.
Chris and I are so sad to hear this. She always made us feel welcome to be part of the Dunigan family and was so good at keeping in touch. Uncle Loren and Cathy are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so so sorry to hear of Davy's passing. She was always so nice and professional at the First National Bank in Flora. She will be missed by her kids and grandchildren. Hugs Cathy.
I loved Davey, she was a sweet person. Always was smiling any time I seen her. She will be missed by many.
Davey was a beautiful, kind, Christian lady . She will be missed . Prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. Davey was always so sweet and nice. Always a smile. God's comfort for the family.
I first met Davey while working at the bank in the 80’s and we became friends. She was so thoughtful, kind and truly a good person inside and out. She will be missed. Prayers for Loren and Cathy.
Loren , Family We are sorry for your loss of Davey. She was a sweet lady, a Christian Lady, one who will be missed by many. Prayers.
We remember Davey's welcoming smile and graciousness at Coop events! She made everyone feel special. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our sincere sympathies for your loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Loren and family - our sincere condolences for the loss of Davey. She was truly a wonderful person inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We will remember Davey as a gentle caring lady. She will be missed. Prayers for her family and friends. Fly high Davey.
Loren, Cathy, Bill and family, So sorry to hear about Davetta. My sympathy and prayers will be with you. May God Bless and Comfort all.
So sorry to hear. Praying for comfort and God’s blessings.
This lady was so special. Kind and caring in all ways. I admired her since I was a young person. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Davey was a remarkable woman. I had the pleasure of waiting on her at the US Bank. She was so delightful, caring and giving. We all enjoyed her wonderful cheese ball at Christmas. This truly saddens me and she will never be forgotten. Sending love and prayers. We're so deeply sorry.
Beautiful lady, beautiful soul. We love you. Davey, Rest in God's peace.
Davetta was a friend to all, welcomed us to the Clay Electric Board. We spent many time together at Board events. Always a smile and words of wisdom. She will be missed by all her friends and family. Love and Prayer to the family.
Prayers for all the family so sorry for your loss. Davy was a wonderful lady and such a good Christian lady.
My goodness...it was odd that Sunday I thought of you..you know how it is, just thinking of fun childhood days. You were an absolute joy to know. Haven't seen or heard from you since I left CC, and yet you entered my mind Sunday. Yes, I was sad to hear/read this but I truly believe G-d put you in my life as a youngster, me and many more. Thank you .
Seeing this makes me so sad, I have always thought Davetta was such a beautiful person..prayers to you all.
So sorry for your loss. May God bless your family. May He wrap His arms around you. Dennis and Sue Hampsten
What a loss for all involved and by the list I just read there are many. Our prayers are with Loren and her extended family and especially the grandchildren. I Know she is with the Lord as I write this and her life was a testament to why. Until we meet again in glory. Ken Bunker
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