Jean Caryl (Crisman) Willis

Jean Caryl (Crisman) Willis, 93, Greenfield, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Jean was born on August 5, 1931, in Valparaiso, IN, to Hale and Carolyn (Lembke) Crisman. She is a 1949 graduate of Valparaiso High School. On August 17, 1952, she married the love of her life, David L. Willis.

Jean was an involved wife to David and an active mother to their four children. When not supporting the activities of her children, Jean was active with, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Lambda Iota Chapter (a charter member), Meals on Wheels the Kiwanis Club, and extremely active in Bradley United Methodist Church: the women's group, their book club, choir, and their bell choir. Jean also educated, promoted, and became an activist for Donate Life Indiana for well over 20 years, as she herself was a recipient of a donated liver.

Jean is survived by her loving children: Charles (Emma) Willis of New Castle, IN, Mary (Greg) Clark of La Crosse, WI, Deby Low of Greenfield, IN, and Chris (Jen) Willis of Perrysburg, OH; 13 amazing grandchildren; 17 impressive great grandchildren; and her 102-year-old sister, Martha Ashton of Las Vegas, NV.

She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, David, of 66 years, brother, Everett Crisman; sisters, Eleanor Seymour and Margaret Makovsky; son-in-law, Mike Low.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Riley Park Shelter House, 820 N. Apple St., Greenfield, IN with fellowship and food to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 West Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 and/or Donate Life Indiana, 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222, donatelifeindiana.org . A private graveside service will be held at Park Cemetery for family. Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Greenfield, is of assistance to the Willis family. If you would like to sign the online guest book or send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.stillingerfamily.com