Mary E. Reams

Herrin - Mary Nell Reams, 86, of White Hall formerly of Herrin, died at 7:l0 p.m. on Sunday, March l7, 2002 at White Hall Multi Care Center in White Hall, IL Mrs. Reams was born November 11, l915 in Hopkins County, Kentucky to James William and Mary (Edwards) Griggs. She married John Thomas Reams April 26, l942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He died July l6, l961. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Herrin Hospital and Mattingly's Nursing Home. She was a member of West Monroe Street Apostolic Church in Herrin. Survivors include: Daughter and son in law - Dolores and Darrell Ford - Hillview, IL Dtr and son in law - Debbie and Gordon Parrish - North Pole, Alaska Son and dtr in law - Bob and Minnie Reams - Herrin Son and dtr in law - John and Mary Reams - Vandalia, IL Son and dtr in law - Ted and Pat Reams - st. Augustine, FL Stepdtr and husband - Jessie and Harold Pearce - Herrin Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and step grandchildren. Her parents, husband, two brothers, one sister and 6 step children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2002 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Revs. Terry Griffith and Richard Pearce will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Herrin City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to West Monroe Street Apostolic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. You may view this obituary or sign the on-line guest registry at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com