Christine Mae Wakenight

ROCKFORD – Christine Mae Wakenight, age 72, of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday February 12, 2020. Born in Rockford on November 18, 1947 to Morris Stanley & Dorothy Jane Nelson (Middleton). She worked for Dynacorp of Rockford for 25 years, assisted as bus aid for Harlem School District and Genesis Development of Iowa where she served & provided support for people with disabilities, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Chris loved connecting with her sisters & friends through online interactive games, her true pride & joy were her grandchildren. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and dear friend, she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her son, George Walter (Terina) Worley, daughter, Joy Mae Moore; several step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces & nephews; siblings, Don (Donna) Nelson, Nancy (Joe) Clements, Judith (late Edward) Letterman, Linda (Lloyd) Butterfield, Marjorie Nelson, Sue (Joe) Glasgow, Sandra (Keith) Johnson, Jill (Andy) Ditman, Michael (Patricia) Nelson; brother-in-law, Dave Allison; and many beloved friends. She is predeceased by her parents; and sister, Jane Allison.

Funeral Services held Tuesday February 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Ave., with visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park. Memorials to the family.

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