Energy- Frances Joan McCall, age 78, of Energy, passed away at 5:10am on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at The Arch of Helia Healthcare in Energy.
Joan was born on September 17, 1934 in Beardstown to John Henry & Elda Elizabeth (Kleinschmidt) Saylor. She was Lutheran and attended TrinityLutheranChurch in Herrin.
She retired in 1987 after working twenty two years in the Shipping Department at Smoler Brothers in Herrin. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo at the Knights of Columbus in Herrin and working jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She most enjoyed talking with friends and spending time with her family.
Survivors include- Son- Bruce McCall and wife Cynthia of Herrin
Step grandson- Brandon Milligan and wife Jennifer of Harrisburg
Step Grandson- Austin Milligan of Harrisburg
Brother- Wilbur Saylor and wife Tana of Springfield
Sister- Joyce McDowell of Centralia
Sister- Donna Christ of Las Vegas, NV
Several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter- Myra Lynn Finney, sisters- Edna Kinison and Merita Twedell, nephew- Paul Kinison and ex husband- Joe McCall.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with the Rev. J.K. Tiffin officiating. Burial will follow at HerrinCityCemetery. Visitation will be held from 10am until time of services on Thursday at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.
For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S 13
th Street; Herrin, IL62948.
For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit
www.hughesfuneralhomes.com