Jeanette Fay McRoy

Jeanette Fay McRoy, age 84, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Jeanette was born February 09, 1939 in Scottsboro, a daughter of Howard and Mary Bell (Johnson) Norris. Jeanette attended Lemaster Grade School in Cedar Grove and Marion High School. She married Peter M. McRoy on June 09, 1956 in Marion, IL, spending 66 years together. Jeanette was a stay at home Mom, raising her children, gardening, cooking were her enjoyments.

She is survived by her husband Peter M. McRoy of Pittsburg, IL; two sons, Greg (Beverly) McRoy of Marion, IL and David McRoy of Pittsburg, IL; she is survived by three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by three sons, Bruce McRoy, Bobby McRoy, and Dennis McRoy; her parents, Howard and Mary Bell Norris; and her six brothers & sisters.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14th, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, 1:00 PM at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion.