Chrystal Edith Hale, 99, of Benton, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2020, at Benton Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, IL.

She was born on November 27, 1920, to Howard and Kate (Johnson) Biddle in Macedonia, IL. Chrystal married Roy Eugene Hale and he preceded her in death.

Chrystal is survived by her loving children, Roy Lee Hale of Benton and Helen Farkas of West Frankfort; four grandchildren, Kevin Farkas, Debbie Schultz, Cindy Rundloff and Randy Hale; and many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Kate Biddle, her husband, Roy Eugene Hale, a son, Paul Dean Hale, a brother, Harry Dean Biddle, a daughter, Shirley Holdren and a sister, Lois Waller.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., at the Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL, with the Reverend Derrik Cairel, officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.