Norma Carlene (Lewey) Crum

Norma Carlene Crum, 78, of Mason, Ohio was welcomed into the loving arms of
Jesus on August 6, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1944, in Hillsboro,
Illinois, and was the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Swires) Lewey. After graduating
from Raymond High School in 1962, she attended Illinois State University. On
January 26, 1964, Carlene married Robert Crum in Raymond, Illinois and he
survives.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Carmen Renee (husband
David) Swedes of Loveland, OH, Tamara Leigh (husband Steven) Marino of
Franklin, OH, and she is the proud grandma of 6 grandchildren, Jacob (wife Bri)
Marino, Jared Marino, Tyler Swedes, Jessica Marino-Quickle, Christopher
Swedes, and Jenna Marino. They also have two great-grandchildren, Lillyanna
Quickle and Logan Quickle. Also surviving are her siblings; Louis (wife Marjorie)
Lewey of Litchfield, IL, Gary (wife Betsy) Lewey of Marseilles, IL, Wanda
(husband Jerry) Esselman of Ballwin, MO, Jim Lewey of St. James, MO, Dwain
(wife Martha) of Chatham, IL, and Beverly (husband Rodney) Matthews of
Springfield, IL.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy and her
son Benjamin Robert as well as three sisters, Barbara Bowman, Mary Frieders,
and Margaret Reynolds.
After raising her children, she attended Indiana Christian University and
graduated with an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. Carlene enjoyed writing
poems and Christian essays as well as documenting her many travels. In 2008,
she published a book, "Something of Value", detailing their journey caring for and
rearing their special needs son Benjamin. Carlene also enjoyed volunteering at
church as a Sunday-School teacher, deaconess, food pantry assistant, and a
grief share counselor. Giving priority to staying physically active, she loved her
daily walks and successfully completed the Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon
several times. Traveling, both in the US and abroad, were favorite pastimes. Two
of her most memorable trips were to Israel and Belgium. Finally, the most
important priorities in Carlene's life were her relationship with Jesus Christ,
prayer, Bible study and family.
Memorials in Carlene's honor maybe given to Hope Church in Mason, OH or Mason Christian Village in Mason, OH or Lakeview Church in Indianapolis, IN
Funeral services celebrating Carlene's life will be at Hough Funeral Home in
Raymond, IL, on Sunday, August 13th, 2023, at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at
Asbury Cemetery in Raymond, IL. Rev. Dennis Hill will be officiate.
The family is being assisted by Hough Funeral Home in Raymond.
Friends and family may post condolences at www.houghfuneralhome.com

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