Obituary

Edith Vala Oliver Crain

November 24, 1935 - February 27, 2023

Edith Vala Oliver Crain, age 87 and a resident of Westfield, Indiana, passed away Monday night February 27, 2023. She was a former longtime resident of Mount Hermon. Edith was born November 24, 1935 in Greenway, Arkansas but lived in quite a few locations during her lifetime, including a long stay in Iowa and other places and later many years in New Orleans along with her husband and children. Edith often kept in contact with the many neighbors and friends she had met across the county. She always loved crocheting and making crafts.

Survived by: Daughter and Son in law: Margaret and Tip Tollison of Carmel, IN; Son and Daughter in law: James W. Crain, Jr. and Vickie Crain of Mt. Hermon; Grandchildren: James “Jimmy” Crain, III, Joshua Crain, Barbara Mire, Shannon Tollison; Great-grandchildren: Dalton Crain, Baileigh Crain, Collin Crain, A.J. Mire, Matthew Mire; Also numerous sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Crain, Sr., parents Glanas Oliver, Sr. and Ollie Marie Beard Oliver, a brother Glanas Oliver, Jr. and other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton, LA) on Saturday March 4th from 1:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 pm. A private burial will follow in the Bogue Chitto Baptist Church Cemetery.