Lodema M. "Dee" Crist 95 of Urbana died at 10:39 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Heartland Healthcare Center, Urbana.

A Celebration of Life for "Dee" will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, Rev. Jeff Stahl will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Crist was born on August 11, 1918 in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Giffen and Goldie Lucas Robertson. She married Lawrence L. "Jack" Crist on June 22, 1941 in Louisiana, Missouri; he died on December 24, 1981.

Survivors include; three children; Keith Crist of Urbana, Linda Beard of Mahomet and Lawrence "Larry" (Norma) Crist of Atlanta, Georgia, one sister; Zula Hall of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

She was preceded in death by three sisters; Helen, Betty and Sareeta.

Mrs. Crist graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1936 and graduated from the University of Illinois Business School in 1938.

She was an Avon rep for over 50 years.

Mrs. Crist previously attended the Mayview United Methodist Church, was a member of First United Methodist Church, Urbana where she was active for many years, ABWA, active in many organizations, an election judge for 54 years. Most of all, she was a devoted wife & mother who loved spending time with her family.

Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be offered at www.rennerwikoffchapel.com.