She is survived by her husband, George; children, Malinda McCrory and the late, John McCrory of West Liberty, IA, Jolene Conz of Owatonna, MN, Christine (Phil) Spence of Lacona, Gregory (Tracey Winkelhake) Conz of Talmage, NE; ten grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Paul, Pete, Joe, Donnie, Harold and George Van Cleave; sisters, Zola Summerson and Jean Laursen.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Fonnie Van Cleave; son, George Jr.; brother, Reid Van Cleave; and sister, Sharon Ayers.

Visitation will be held 6 – 8 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola where family will be present to greet friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianola Good Samaritan Center Alzheimer's Unit or Hospice of Central Iowa Knoxville Branch. Online condolences may be sent at www.overtonfunerals.com.