Mae Avanelle English, 99, of Kankakee, Ill, a longtime resident of Wolcott, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Robert Miller Nursing Center of Kakakee. Born May 17, 1908, in Remington, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Floy Bowman Norwood and a 1926 graduate of Remington High School. She had been a resident of Illinois since 1996. Her marriage was to Victor Floyd English on Sept. 10, 1929, in Rensselaer. He died Sept. 28, 1980. Mrs. English was a homemaker and a member of Wolcott United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and flower grower, a quilter, tatter and knitter. One of her quilts won the grand champion ribbon at the Indiana State Fair. Surviving is a daughter, Janet English Gracey of New York, NY. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home, Wolcott. Graveside services 10 am Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Dobbins Cemetery, the Rev. Hugh Rorher officiating. Also surviving are a son-in-law; Larry Victor of Bradley, Ill; her grandchildren, David Vicotr, Paul Victor (wife: Stephanie), and her great-grandchildren, Ryan and Sarah Victor. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Patricia Ann Victor, who died in 2003. Memorials may be made to the Wolcott United Methodist Church.