Emma Marguerite Rodney

May 3, 1914 — January 2, 2015

Herrin- Emma Marguerite Rodney, 100, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40 PM, Friday, January 2, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1914 in Herrin to Alvin and Rosa (Parsons) Reed. She married James Rodney on Christmas Eve 1935 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2002. She was a retired teacher having taught at several area schools including Chittyville, Sunnyside and Bandyville. She was a lifelong member of Herrin First Baptist Church. She was an active lady who volunteered her time at the Herrin Food Pantry and at the blood bank. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Survivors include- Daughter- Carrol Otto and husband Jon of Sarasota, FL Son- Larry Dean Rodney and wife Saundra of Owensboro, KY Four grandchildren: Sam Osheroff and wife Kris of Pensacola, FL Joe Osheroff and wife Ka-Ling of New York, NY Tara Beckwith and husband Michael of Owensboro, KY Laura Ashley Renner and husband Chris of Hendersonville, TN Five Great Grandchildren: Ryan Beckwith Jackson Beckwith Kate Renner Stella Osheroff Matthew Renner Niece- Arlene Myers- St. Charles Nephew- Glen Reed and wife Denise of Herrin She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers- Oren and Walter Reed and one sister- Mabel Meadors. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ron and Jayne Bordner, Glen and Denise Reed, Phillip Stucker, Janice Phillips and Rev. Ralph Brandon. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 Am, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Ralph Brandon will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to Herrin First Baptist Church- Deacon’s Fund, Herrin Food Pantry or to Christian Covenant Fellowship Church in Carterville and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13^th St. / Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

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Emma Marguerite Rodney

May 3, 1914 — January 2, 2015

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