Elifrede Christy


Elifrede Christy, 100 of Richwood, died peacefully Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at her home.  She was born July 25, 1914 in Graysville to the late James and Ella Mae (Cline) Harmon.

On September 2, 1939 she married Chancy L. Christy in Woodsfield and moved to Richwood in 1954 where they resided ever since.  He died March 16, 2004.  They were married 64 years.

She was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Richwood, serving in various capacities, serving on boards as well as being custodian with her husband.  She was an active volunteer with the Union County Board of Elections.  Elifrede loved to read and enjoyed cooking and baking.  She was a great mom and grandma, and a good friend and neighbor.

She is survived by two sons, James R. (Sandra) Christy, Piqua; Terry K. (Joyce) Christy, Covington; four grandchildren, Jill (Lee) Arent; Keith (Lori) Christy; Andy Christy; Laina Christy; and four great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Greal, Harold and Lloyd Harmon.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:30 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating.  Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.  Friends may call prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM.

Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton Street, Richwood, OH  43344 or Loving Care Hospice, P. O. Box 613, Marysville, OH  43040.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home