Mrs. Betty Lou Crandell, Age 77 of Grant, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Grand Rapids.  She was born Betty Lou Alcorn in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Eva May (Kecker) and Elias Alcorn on December 12, 1931. She married James Arthur Crandell on December 26, 1947 in Eckerman, Michigan and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1987. She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her children May & Jeff McDonald of Newaygo, Thomas & Kathy Crandall of Grant, Betty & Robert Edgar of Grant, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, her brothers Buck Alcorn of Temple, Dale Alcorn of Grant, her sisters Pat Brock of Bailey, Ruth & Larry Brock of Grant and her brother in law Ken Welch of Morley.  She was preceded in death by her son James in 1968, her grandson Allen in 2003,  and her husband James in 1987.  Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Hillside Cemetery near Grant on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 with George Taylor officiating.  Visitation will be held 7-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.     

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant,  231 834 5613.  http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com

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