Bernita Patricia Ellen Stinson Obituary (1931

Bernita Patricia Ellen Stinson, 82, of Carmi, Illinois, died Sunday November 10, 2013, at Deaconess Hospice Care in Evansville, Indiana. She was born June 29, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Alice (Rosewitz) Dartt. She was married to Shelby Ray Stinson on August 14, 1952, and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2003. Bernita was a nurse and worked 37 years for Dr. J. A. Stricklin in Carmi. She was also an avid quilter. Survivors include sons Ray (Shelly) Stinson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Joe (Heather) Stinson of Carmi; brother Robert Jeff (Rhea) Dartt of Danville, Illinois; sister Joy Hoffman of Carmi; six grandchildren, Asa, Reo, Shelby Jerrod, Kelly and Justin. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers Jimmy and John Dartt. Visitation is 5-7 pm, Saturday, November 16th at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 1:30 pm Sunday, November 17th at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in St. Polycarp Cemetery in Carmi. Memorials may be made to Deaconess Hospice Care. Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, November 16, 2013 - 5-7pm Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, November 17, 2013 - 1:30pm Memorials: Deaconess Hospice Care