Carmi Times Wed May 27, 2009 Crossville, Ill. - Sophia Joy Pringle, 77, Crossville, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Phillips Township, White County, the daughter of Elvis and Mildred (Anselment) Meriwether. She was married to Cleon B. Pringle, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1987. She was a homemaker and member of Crossville United Methodist Church, where she was active in several women's groups. She was a member of the White County Historical Society and enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Jim and Wyonetta Pringle, and Jerry and Trish Pringle, all of Crossville; three brothers and their wives, Harold and Kay Meriwether of Carmi, Homer and Lela Meriwether of Evansville, Ind., and Jim and Verla Meriwether of Fairfield; one sister and her husband, Eleanor and Wayne Funkhouser of Carmi; five grandchildren, Jaret Pringle, Brandon Pringle, Jimmy Dale Pringle, Matt Pringle and Justin Pringle; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyson Russell, Chris Baxter, Talissa Pringle, Mackenzie Pringle, Chase Pringle, Hayle Pringle and Mattie Pringle. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elvis and Mildred Meriwether; her husband, Cleon B. Pringle; a son, Michael Cleon Pringle; a brother, Elmer Meriwether; and an infant sister, Janet Sue Meriwether. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Crossville United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Crossville United Methodist Church and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville.