Christine “Granny” Agans, 97, of Rushville died at 2:02 p.m. Feb. 14, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.Christine “Granny” Agans, 97, of Rushville died at 2:02 p.m. Feb. 14, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Washington, Iowa, a daughter of William Clarence and Nettie Marie Creech Oliver. She first married Vern Campbell on Nov. 16, 1940, in Rushville. She later married Lora Agans on Jan. 3, 1949, in Mount Sterling. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1979.
She also was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Leona Stolp; two stepsons, Carroll Agans and Francis Agans; eight brothers; two half sisters; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Surviving are two children, Judy Park of Rushville and David (and Donna) Agans of Camden; one brother, Russell Oliver of Blandinsville; one sister, Kathleen Barry of Macomb; five grandchildren; and numerous great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren.
She worked at Mickleberry’s in Rushville and later as the cook at the Camden School. She was known as “Sarge”, while working at Chef Edwards in Macomb. She later washed dishes at Ping’s Pantry and cleaned office buildings.
She attended Camden Assembly of God Church and joined Rushville Assembly of God Church in 1998.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Pastor Fred Fritz officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight, in tribute to all of her family members who have served in the military.
Condolences may be sent to www.woodfh.net.
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