Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Carlene Neff
Apr 2nd, 1932 - Jun 22nd, 2014Carlene Neff, age 82, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her home in Flora.
Carlene was born April 2, 1932 in Winslow, Indiana to Carl and Virginia (Bartrum) Grogan. She married David R. Neff on June 17, 1950 in Flora. He preceded her in death on January 8, 1997. Carlene worked at the shoe factory, first attended E.U.B. and later First Church of God, and was a member of the Eagles and VFW Auxiliary. In addition to raising her family, Carlene also raised and took care of her grandchildren and enjoyed sewing and embroidery.
Carlene is survived by her children: Tarena Sylvia Hayes of Flora, Annettta Dorine Brooks (husband Shannon) of Toledo, Dana Tilden (Kambi) Neff of Riverton; 5 grandchildren: Amy (Donnie) Rogers of Flora, Ashley (Chris) Dawkins of Flora, Marshall (fiancé Tabitha) Enyart of Waveland, Indiana, Kiana Neff of Riverton, Noah Neff of Riverton; 6 great-grandchildren: Isabella Rogers, Jarod Sons, Brooke Rogers, Quadden Rogers, Azure Dawkins, Koby Dawkins; siblings: A.V. (Mary) Grogan of Washington, Indiana, Ben Grogan of Kentucky, Roberta “Bertie” George of Indiana; son-in-law: Jim Dunigan of Flora; sister-in-law: Kathryn Grogan of Kankakee; special friends including Joyce Watson, Della Deain, and Chris Osborn; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 sisters (Lorena Sullivan, Faun Harned, Frieda McKee, Pearletta Behnke, Muda Sullivan), 3 brothers (Bill, Jack, and Alan Grogan), and infant twin siblings and a sister.
The funeral service for Carlene Neff will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with interment following in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.frankandbright.com.