Kristine Neighbors Elmore Obituary (1948 - 2020)

Kristine Ruth Neighbors Elmore, 72, of Girard, Ill. died Friday, May 15, 2020, in Girard. She was born April 10, 1948, in Springfield, Ill. She is the daughter of Edward and Lucille Mehreider Neighbors. Kristine was a 1966 graduate of Virden High School. She entered the workforce after high school and throughout her career did billing and inventory for several businesses. Family and community always came first. Kristine was a member of the Virden Legion Auxiliary. She spent many summers serving up fish in the food stand at the American Legion 4th of July Carnival. Music played a big role in Kristine's life. She learned to play the flute, and she was enamored with Elvis and the Beatles. She was also an avid reader who loved a good mystery book. Florida held a special place in her heart. She and her husband Bob always looked forward to their yearly trips down south to enjoy the sunshine. Surviving Kristine are one son, Jeffrey (Krissy) Spoor of Girard, Ill.; three grandchildren, Seth Riley, Kane Spoor and Autumn Spoor; one great-grandchild, Aynsleigh Riley; two brothers, David (Jeanann) Neighbors of Jefferson City, Mo. and Donnie (June) Neighbors of Virden, Ill.; and one sister, Paula (Greg) Seifert of Springfield, Ill. She was a beloved aunt and great-aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She married Robert Elmore on January 18, 2003, and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2011. Also preceding her in death were her parents. A private funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church with burial at Virden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Farmerville-Waggoner Public Library or the Virden Boy Scout Troop #61. Condolences may be left online at www.airsmancalvert.com.