Christiane “Chris” Marie Criner, 56, of East Liberty, was called to Glory on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.
Chris was born October 28, 1964 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was the Valedictorian of the 1983 class of Ft. Wayne Christian High School. Chris continued her schooling at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. She is a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine. Chris was a loving wife and mother. She was kind, caring and big hearted. Chris loved people, especially her church family but most of all she loved her Lord.
Chris is survived by her husband, Greg Criner; children, Aida, Garrett and Grant Criner; mother, Bertha (Sorg) Schaefer; sisters, Patricia (Brian) Strunk and Anne (Paul) McDowell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michelle Hunter, Kurt (Julie) Criner, and Todd (Becky) Criner as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Schaefer; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Beverly Criner.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 2, in Calvary Baptist Church, 1140 Rush Ave., Bellefontaine. Celebration of life for Chris will follow at noon in the church with Pastor Jeff Willetts officiating.
Burial will be held at Middleburg Cemetery, Middleburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.