Blanche Patience Chenoweth, 99, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 1:54 P.M., Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at the St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Atwood, 231 North Illinois Street, Atwood, IL, with Pastor Lanny Faulkner officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 P.M., Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will be in the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.

Mrs. Chenoweth was born on December 27, 1908 in Atwood, IL, the daughter of Oliver and Olive Tait Catlin. She married Paul Chenoweth on October 14, 1929 in Oak Brook, IL. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1985.

Survivors include her children: Nancy Kramer of Decatur, IL, Roger Chenoweth of Atwood, IL and Sue Willoughby of Arthur, IL, 8 Grandchildren: Jody Pusateri, Cris Perry, Marcia Kramer, Joan Chenoweth, Beth Rutledge, Paula Von Lanken, Derek Kresin and Darin Kresin, 3 Step-Granddaughters: Dawn Meredith, Darcy Sementi and Denise Jones, 22 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great-Grandson

She was preceded in death by her Parents, 1 Great-Grandson, 1 Nephew, 1 Brother and 2 Sisters

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Atwood or Atwood-Hammond Public Library

Mrs. Chenoweth was a very devoted elementary school teacher, having taught in the Atwood-Hammond School District for over 32 years. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atwood. She loved her children and adored all of her grandchildren.