Verdie Loella Sinclair

Verdie Loella (Crawley) Sinclair, age 97 of Hastings,  passed away September 27, 2011 at Pennock Hospital, after a brief hospitalization, with her loving family at her side.

Verdie was born November 16, 1913, the daughter of James and Mabel (Merritt) Crawley in Barry County. She attended Dowling Schools. Verdie married Walter Sinclair on September 9, 1933. They were married 50 years, before his passing in 1984.

Verdie was the anchor of a large loving family. At one time she owned and operated a ceramic shop in her home. Verdie was an accomplished seamstress, making most of the families wedding dresses. She also enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and crafts. Verdie was a very active member at the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church; cooking in the monthly smorgasbord, donating her time and expertise on projects to raise funds for donations to many hospitals and organizations.

Verdie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, daughter and son-in-law, Jerry and Herb Baum, grandson, Randy Campbell, sisters: Doris Holcomb, Irene Bridleman, and brothers: Kenneth, Gerald and Dale Crawley.

She is survived by her four daughters: Patricia (Bob) Crans of Hastings, Sally (Ken) Kent of Delton, Karen (Pete) Vanderlin of St. Johns and Judy (Tom) Heid of Shelbyville, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren and a very large loving church family.

Visitation:
Friday, September 30, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, Michigan

Funeral Service:
Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, Michigan
Reverend Sue Olsen, officiating

Luncheon:
Hastings Moose Lodge
128 N. Michigan Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058

Memorial Contributions:
Welcome Corners United Methodist Church
3185 N. M-43 Hwy.
Hastings, Michigan 49058