Maxine Torrens' Obituary
Maxine Torrens, age 96, of Pinckneyville, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital Skilled Care Unit. Maxine was born on March 26, 1910 in Pinckneyville, a daughter to Pringle and Ella (Kimzey) Anderson. She married Thomas Torrens on July 30, 1931 in Carbondale, IL and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2001. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Pinckneyville and the Lela Ross Harris Circle, a ladies missionary group of the First United Presbyterian Church. She was very active in 4-H and loved gardening, canning, and playing cards with friends. Survivors include one daughter: Frances V. Carson of Pinckneyville, IL, three grandchildren: Sandy Kiehna of Pinckneyville, Carol Torrens of Normal, IL, and David Torrens of Monticello, IL, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son: Norman Torrens, and one granddaughter: Pat Flinders. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in the First United Presbyterian Church with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m., on Monday from 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 a.m., and then at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church, Pinckneyville Community Hospital Skilled Care Unit, or to the Donor's Choice.
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