Earnestine Crawford-Claybourne

Earnestine Crawford Claybourne, 81, of Evansville peacefully departed this life at home on April 10, 2017. Earnestine was born June 8, 1935 to the late Robert and Cora (Dupree) Crawford in Jackson, TN.
Earnestine married Edward Preston Claybourne in 1956 and they raised four children during their union of 32 years. The family worshiped faithfully at Alexander AME Church since 1957.
Earnestine loved her community and served as a member of various organizations including, Phi Delta Kappa teachers sorority, Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of Isis and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
Earnestine is preceded in death by her husband Edward, sister and friend; Dorothy Crawford Carroll, parents and grandparents.
Earnestine is survived by children; Kimberly Millender of Evansville, IN, Karen Claybourne Ussery of Indianapolis, IN, Kaye Claybourne of Nashville, TN and Kenneth (Stacey) Claybourne of Mt. Carmel, IL, stepson; James Edward Claybourne of Shelbyville, TN, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Friends may call from 4 to 8p.m. Sunday, April 16th at Osborne Funeral Home in Evansville. Home going celebration will be Monday at 11:00a.m. at McFarland Baptist Church, in lieu of flowers the family requests for donations to be made to Harvest Time Soup Kitchen at 518 Linwood, Evansville IN 47713. Osborne Funeral Home has been entrusted with final care. Osbornefh.com