Mary Lou Moore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Lou Moore, age 52, formerly Zeigler, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the home of her brother Steve Allen in Greenville, IL. She was born in Belleville, IL on January 28, 1962, the daughter of Cleveland Edward and Thelma Jane (Brown) Allen. Mary was of the Baptist faith and was a member the Second Baptist Church of Herrin, IL. After graduating from Crab Orchard High School she continued her education at John A. Logan College and was a C.N.A. working with the elderly and disabled in their homes. Mary always kept busy and when time allowed she enjoyed going to Flea Markets and Auctions and was always ready to help others less fortunate. She was a Mary Kay consultant and received her five year pin this summer. She is survived by her one son and three daughters and sons-in-law, Tara Loraine Nielsen and husband Matthew of O’Fallon, MO, Betheny Christine Hurt and husband of Marion, IL and Shayna Marie Drew and husband of Benton, IL; six grandchildren, including Garrett Matthew Nielsen, Kalynn Paige Nielsen; four sisters, Jane & Gerald VanVleck of Marion, IL, Ada & Andy Travelstead of Marion, IL, Joyce & Rick Clarida of Carrier Mills, IL and Thelma Elizabeth & Troy Steele of Potosi, MO; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve & Diana Allen of Greenville, IL, Raymond and Lisa Allen of Stonefort, IL; aunt, Dorothy McLain of Elsinore, MO; uncle, Joe Brown & wife, Nora Sue of Gilbert, IL; also several cousins, nieces, nephews and other extended family members and many friends. She was preceded by her parents, two brothers, Cleveland Allen, Jr. and Clyde Allen, and uncle, Ivan McLain. Arrangements for Mary Lou Moore were entrusted to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion, IL. The time of visitation was from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Mary’s life was presented to the family and friends. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2014, at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Troxel presiding. Comments of memory were presented by Mary’s daughter, Tara Neilson. The prelude included the recorded musical selections “Amazing Grace” by Elvis Presley, and “The Old Rugged Cross” by Alan Jackson. Special vocal recorded musical selections presented during the service were “Like a Tree Planted by the Waters” by David B. & Deborah James, “Where He Leads Me I Will Follow” by Betty Jean Robinson, “I Won’t Let Go” by Rascal Flatts and “The Prayer” by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. The postlude was recorded piano selections. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery of Marion, IL. Pallbearers were Steve Allen, Robert Moore, Jeremy Jackson, Raymond Allen, Justin Altenburger and Daniel Jackson. After the committal service at the cemetery, the family and friends gathered at Second Baptist Church of Herrin, for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Mary Lou Moore

January 28, 1962 - October 22, 2014