Herrin- Caroline P. Mace, 62, of Herrin, formerly of St. Louis, passed away at 11:33 PM, Friday, July 17, 2009 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin.
Caroline was born on February 27, 1947 in Bak Springs, MO to Jack & Alberta P. Gann. She married Howard E. Mace in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2005.
Mrs. Mace was a homemaker and attended Pentecostal church. She enjoyed her family and her friends.
Survivors include-
Daughter- Alberta P. Vied & friend Mandel Evans of Herrin
Daughter- Lillie Mace of St. Louis, MO
Son- Howard E. Mace, Jr. of Herrin
Five Grandchildren
Sister- Frances Nation of Benton
Brother- Jackie Gann of California
Nephew- James Wagner of St. Louis, MO
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter- Karol Cooper and one sister- Helen Lynch.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 24, 2009 at Herrin City Cemetery. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the graveside. Funeral arrangements were made by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St./ Herrin, IL 62948.