Mavis Claire McDonough, 74, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
Mavis was born December 15, 1941 in West Frankfort the daughter of Clair and Esther (Cox) McKenzie. She married David McDonough on August 23, 1963 in Evanston, Illinois and together they have shared over 53 years of marriage.
She taught 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades in Arlington Heights, Kewaunee before ending her teaching career with the Marion Unit 2 School District. Mavis attended Aldersgate Methodist Church and was a member of the ADK Teachers Association.
Survivors include her:
Husband – David McDonough of Marion
Daughter Leslie (Matt) Bove of Greenbrae, California
Grandson – Luca Bove
Mother – Esther McKenzie of Marion
Aunt – Helen Cox of Memphis, Tennessee
Aunt – Janet (Jerry) Kline of Carbondale
Niece – Meggen Mack of Geneva
Three nephews;
Brett (Roberta) Beiener of Burr Ridge
James (Renea) Cox of Dallas, Texas
Donald (Monica) Stewart of West Frankfort
Preceded by her Father, Sister – Lynn McKenzie and Sister-in-law – Janice Johnson
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, services will be private.