Victoria Louise (Bione) Crain

Apr 24th, 1931 - Feb 7th, 2014
16 Guests

Visitation:

Thu, Feb. 13th, 2014 5:00pm ~ 8:00pm

Service:

Fri, Feb. 14th, 2014 10:00am

Burial:

Fri, Feb. 14th, 2014 11:00am

Herrin- Victoria Louise (Bione) Crain, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 9:45pm on Friday, February 7, 2014, in The Woodlands, TX.

She was born April 24, 1931, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Philip and Sophie Bione. Vicki graduated from HerrinHigh School and in 1950 she married Harry Crain, Jr. He preceded her in death as did her parents, two brothers, Julius (Poncho) Bione and Philip Bione, Jr., sister-in-law Mary Lou Bione and brother-in-law Jim Shaw.

Vicki worked for HerrinSchool District and Illinois Department of Public Health for over 25 years. When she wasn’t cooking, baking or canning, she loved to garden, bird-watch, and cross stitch.

In 2002 Vicki moved to live with her son Stephen and wife Barbara in The Woodlands, TX. There she was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church but continued to have a strong connection to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.

Vicki is survived by her greatest joys, her 5 children and their families: Stephen(Barbara) Crain, The Woodlands, TX; Susan (Ted) Sipe, Holton, KS; Phyllis (Robert) Law, Normal, IL; Mark (Diane) Crain, Sterling, VA; and Drs. Julie Crain (Thimios Zaharopoulos), Shawnee, KS. She is also survived by a sister, Beverly Brown, Branson, MO; sister-in-law Jane Bione, Carterville, IL; 11 grandchildren, Steven Coloni; Patrick (Kelly) Crain; Matthew Coloni; Natalie (Wesley) Snyder; Kyle (Darlene) Sipe; Timothy (Elizabeth) Sipe; Alexander Zaharopoulos; Phillip Crain; Victor Zaharopoulos; Stephen Harrison Crain; William Crain; 7 great-grandchildren; and 5 nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with a rosary being recited at 5:00pm on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.

For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com

 

16 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Krys blades

    From: Mission, Kansas

    Date: February 8, 2014

    Luv and peace to you Aunt Vicky. And also my cousins & family. Looking forward to being with you all and celebrating her life.

  • Guest: Phyllis Law

    From: Normal, Illinois

    Date: February 8, 2014

    Momma,

    There is no other person in my life that for the last 55 yrs. I have loved more.

    We have laughed together and cried together. You are the best person that I have known. I am going to stop my crying now because I know that you are skipping down that Golden Road into Heaven.

    Just save me a seat for when God says it is my time.

    You will always be in my heart and no one can take that away.
    Yor middle daughter.

  • Guest: Evangeline Litsa Mourelatos

    From: Athens, Greece, Alabama

    Date: February 9, 2014

    In Greece we have something lovely we say when someone dies. It is intended for those left behind:

    “Life to you. May you be strong and remember her [him].”

    The point is to keep the focus on all the wonderful qualities that constituted that individual; all the good that was her/him, and for those who loved that individual to take courage from the good memories of that person. It is something thought in every culture, no doubt, but I have always found a lapse in wishes in English whereas in Greek we are rich in them.
    So, kin of dear Vicki: Sincere condolences. May you all be strong and remember her!

  • Guest: Kelley Eubanks

    From: Whittington, Illinois

    Date: February 9, 2014

    My sweet friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I know she is in Heaven with her King, our Lord and Saviour, watching over you. May God give you strength and comfort, as grief is the hardest emotion to overcome. But just remember, she will always be with you in your heart and soul. God Bless you all. Love, Kelley

  • Guest: Kathy Brown Thomas

    From: Delaware, Oklahoma

    Date: February 9, 2014

    Susan,
    Heartfelt sympathy sent to you and yours at the passing of your dear Mom. You all will be in my prayers.

    Kathy

  • Guest: Lois and David Miles

    From: New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

    Date: February 9, 2014

    Deepest sympathies to your whole family!

  • Guest: Carol & Rick Kovacich

    From: Montgomery, Texas

    Date: February 9, 2014

    Ms. Vicky will be fondly remembered with love always. She was a true light in our lives and we are both honored to have known her and spent time with her and family. Many prayers and blessings to your family during this time…Heaven has a new Angel~

  • Guest: Carl & Kay Lyn Carlson

    From: Topeka, Kansas

    Date: February 9, 2014

    Susan,

    Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family. Sounds like your mother was a very special lady.

    Carl & Kay Lyn

  • Guest: Cindy Neely

    From: Lenexa, Kansas

    Date: February 10, 2014

    Julie and family, thinking of you at this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

    Cindy Neely

  • Guest: Carolyn McKee

    From: Holton, Illinois

    Date: February 10, 2014

    What a privilege to have known Vicki. My memories will include garage sales, flowers, eating at Red Lobster and conversational time at Tims wedding.
    I will miss you Vicki! Rest now with your Lord.

  • Guest: Stavros and Charity Moschopoulos

    From: Rome, Italy / Athens, Greece, Virginia

    Date: February 10, 2014

    When the heart grieves over what is has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left. Sufi saying

    Celebrate and Remember her for her life …

  • Guest: Pamela Dick

    From: Bloomington, Illinois

    Date: February 10, 2014

    Dearest Phyllis & Robert,

    Our thoughts & prayers are for you in these days of both grief and celebration. The heart grieves for the loss of the earthly life of those we love, but the mind knows the joy of entering eternal life with Christ our Lord. As He called your mom home, I can hear him saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” May God care for you tenderly and give you His peace in the days to come. Love, Pam & Al

  • Guest: James Baker

    From: Lindsborg, Kansas

    Date: February 10, 2014

    Thinking of you and your family. Victoria sounds she was an amazing person. Deepest condolences.

  • Guest: Lori Spaar

    From: Holton, Kansas

    Date: February 11, 2014

    Susan, Ted and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  • Guest: Maryedna Russell

    From: Energy, Illinois

    Date: February 11, 2014

    Susan and family, may your loss be tempered with the many happy memories of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Guest: Maribeth Murray Vanderbeck

    From: Farmington, Minnesota

    Date: February 12, 2014

    So sorry for your loss. May all the memories that you have created and shared over the years, help you through this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.