Jean R. Bird

Herrin - Jean R. Bird, 85, died at 1:l0 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She was born May 2, l9l6 in Carterville, IL to Thomas Guy and Tamar Wands Robinson. She married Thomas Wylie Bird on October l7, l936 in Carbondale, IL. He died November 5, l965. She worked for 32 years at Green Acres Golf Course in Energy, IL where she was the cook and she worked in the Pro Shop. She loved to golf and that was a major part of her life as she worked and played the greens at Green Acres. She was a member of Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church in Herrin. Survivors include: Son - Victor Bird - Herrin Son and dtr in law - Charles Thomas and Ernestine Bird - Herrin Daughter and son in law - Barbara and Larry Marlow - Herrin Daughter and son in law - Linda and Bill Musser - Jacksonville, FL Dtr and son in law - Brenda and David Presley - Royalton, IL 6 grandchildren - Teressa and Marvin Mize - Herrin Brett Wayne Bird - Hurst Jerry and Chris Menskoski - Mulkeytown Kevin & Carrie Jeralds - Herrin Keith Jeralds - Herrin Amy Presley - Royalton 9 great grandchildren Sister in law - Mildred Woodson - Carterville, IL Sister in law - Faye McGoldrich - Phoenix, AZ Niece - Nancy Wasson- Herrin Nephew - Jim Robinson - Herrin Her second family the Goulds of Energy and many friends Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2002 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, April 7 from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Herrin City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. You may view this obituary or sign the guest registry at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com