Elois Mowery

Elois Mowery, age 91 of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her home. She was born September 26, 1929 in Dongola, the daughter of Glenn E. and Lois Ina (Lingle) Mowery. She married the love of her life Leroy C. Mowery on March 12, 1949 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2005. Elois graduated from Tamms High School in 1948. She was a member of the Mill Creek Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, embroidery and especially loved her family. Her family brought her true joy every day. She is survived by her children, Karen Biggs and Glenn (Ludena) Mowery both of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Wes Biggs, Clint (Cheryl) Mowery, Suzette (Josh) Baker, Jeff (Debbie) Biggs, Brad (Nicole) Mowery, Chad Mowery, and Adam (Jesse) Mowery; great grandchildren, Alexis Baker, Bailey Biggs, Grace, Mathew, Khaleb, Nathan, Beckham, Austin, Emily, Andrew, Cheyenne, Leah Jo and Mia Mowery, Leroy Biggs, Chloe Mowery, and Colton Mowery; sister, Shirley Poole of Vienna; sister in law, Joyce Mowery of Dongola; many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy C. Mowery; son, Steven Mowery; grandson, Kyle Mowery; sister Hazel (Gilbert) Dewitt; and brother, Carroll Mowery. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Bill Littrell officiating. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the St. John's Cemetery in Dongola. Everyone attending will be required to wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the funeral home will be limited to 50 individuals at one time. Memorials can be made to the St. John's Cemetery or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Saturday, March 20, 2021,12:00PM-2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, March 20, 2021,2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Saturday, March 20, 2021,3:00PM St. John's Cemetery St. John's Road Dongola, Illinois 62926