Elizabeth Crain, 74, beloved wife of Brother Homer Crain, went to be with the Lord August 8, 2008. Homer and Elizabeth met when he became pastor of a small church in Michigan. She was the church pianist. God blessed this marriage with eight children, twenty-one grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Brother Crain was greatly used of God as a pastor, missionary, and evangelist. He traveled many miles telling the good news of God's wonderful grace. During the times when he was away preaching, Sister Crain was faithfully caring for the family. "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praised her." Proverbs 31:28.

Missions was a big part of their lives. During the time that Homer pastored in the States he helped organize several Baptist churches. They served as missionaries in Peru for years, where they organized several more churches. They retired from Peru in 1994, due to failing health. Brother Crain continued to preach until a few years ago, when failing health made it impossible for him to continue.

The funeral for Elizabeth was conducted by Pastor Phil Potter and Al Malo. Brother Crain, their son, Sam, and Brother Bob Jones sang a song that Brother and Sister Crain often sang together: "Zion's Hill."

P.S. From Wanda Malo. My father is bedfast and rarely is able to sit up. He has been diagnosed with dementia. There are days when he recognizes everyone that comes into the room and other days when he didn't know my mother. He can still see really well and read. He likes to look at pictures, so if you have a picture that you know he would enjoy, please send it to him. My mother, Brother Phil and Nancy Potter were the only regular visitors he received. I talk to his nurse on a regular basis and she tells me he is doing good. He gets sad, but that is expected. I give thanks to God for the heritage I have in being the daughter of Homer and Elizabeth Crain. What a blessing they were to so many. May God bless each of you who honor their memory.

Brother Crain's address is: Homer Crain, 216-A 300 Hospital Street, Moulton, AL 35650.