Martha A. Jerrell

Martha A. Jerrell, age 99 of Lick Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home. She was born May 4, 1921 in Pulaski, the daughter of Barney and Hester Armeedy (McBride) Lindsey. She married Roscoe Minor Jerrell on January 23, 1931. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1982. Martha is survived by her son, Dennis (Kathy) Jerrell of Tampa, FL; daughters in law, Geloria Jerrell of Lick Creek, Peggy Jerrell of Cobden; seventeen grandchildren; thirty four great-grandchildren; sixteen great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roscoe; two infant children, Vickie Sue Jerrell and David L. Jerrell; sons, Jackie L. Jerrell and Robert Minor Jerrell; grandson, Jeremiah Justin Jerrell; two great-grandchildren, Kristi and Silas Jerrell; siblings, Earl Lindsey, Arthur Lindsey, Rose Ray, Jewell Hicks and twin sister, Mary Lindsey. Martha was a devoted Christian and long standing member of the Anna Heights Baptist Church. For forty years Martha ran the nursery at the church and was involved in GA'S in earlier years. She was an avid quilter and embroider and made many gifts that were sent out through missions. Martha loved raising flowers, painting, fishing and bird watching. Over the years Martha has traveled all the United States extensively and abroad, visiting the Holy Land. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Anna Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Darryl Williams Officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:00 noon and until the service at 1:00 on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Anna Heights Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anna Heights Baptist Church Bus Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines. Visitation Service Wednesday, April 7, 2021,12:00PM-1:00PM Anna Heights Baptist Church 100 Turner Ave Anna, Illinois 62906 Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines. Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, April 7, 2021,1:00PM Anna Heights Baptist Church 100 Turner Ave Anna, Illinois 62906 Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines. Cemetery Service Wednesday, April 7, 2021,2:00PM Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines.