Nancy J. Crane

Danville- Nancy J. Crane, 72, of Danville passed away at 7:35 PM on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Danville Care Center. She was born on April 4, 1940 in Henning, IL to William Elston and Maxine Ethel (Simpkins) Mayfield. Nancy first married Richard Tinder on October 21, 1961. Following their separation she married Jackie Cooper on February 16, 1971. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1982 and Nancy then married Earl Robert "Peachy" Thomas on April 18, 1983. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1984. Most recently she was married to Daniel K. Crane on February 4, 1987. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1993. She is survived by two brothers and their families, David (Mary) Mayfield of Danville, with David's daughter Suzanne (Jeff) Heaton and granddaughter Alyssa Dawn Heaton, and Otto (Carol) Mayfield of Tyler, TX with their daughter, Barbie Mayfield; five step-children, David Crane of Indiana, Michael Crane of Danville, Stephen Crane of Greenville, SC, Douglas Crane of Farmer City, and Diana Johnson of Greenville, SC; and special friend Melvin Clark who shared her home for 18 years and her heart for 20 years. Melvin and Nancy remained dedicated to one another. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents. Nancy enjoyed gardening and fishing and was a past member of the Eagle's Club. She had worked previously in housekeeping at Danville Care Center and as a nurse's aide, housekeeper, and in laundry at Americana Nursing Home. Nancy also had been employed in the lunchroom at C & I Railroad, Kelly's Pizza, and Denny's Bakery. A service to celebrate the life of Nancy Crane will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM, one hour prior to the service. Dr. Robert Bartosh will officiate. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville, however no graveside services will be held. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Nancy's family would like to thank all of the staff at Danville Care (South) for the loving care that they provided. Please join Nancy's family in sharing memories, photos, and video of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.