L Kathy Bayles' Obituary
L. Kathy Bayles, 71, of Casey, IL has had her prayers answered, and gone home to be with her Savior with painless peace. After a fast moving bout with cancer she passed at home under family and hospice care as were her wishes. Kathy is survived by her loving husband and best friend Ron Bayles of Casey, IL. Survivors include the pride of her life, 3 wonderful daughters, Melisa Higgins and husband Tom of Seneca, IL, Melinda( Mindy) Pence of Portland, OR, and Janell Dreyfus, (special friend Daryl Kunkel) of Plainfield, IL. Seven wonderful grandchildren Bryant Tingley, Austin McDowell, Nathan Tingley, Ashlee McDowell, Kailee Pence, Alex Dreyfus, and Karson Pence, along with two great grandsons Branson Tingley, and Tyson Barkman. Being one of 8 children of James, and Adenia Ingersoll who have passed was a great blessing in her life. She is survived by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Sandra Sidwell of Casey, IL, Ann Huffman (husband Robert) of Speedway, IN, Jim Ingersoll (wife Dianna) of Williston, ND, Ruth Smith (husband Greg) of Champaign, IL, Joan Slichenmyer (husband Frank) of Olney, IL, Jean Blakney (husband Tom) also of Olney, IL, and William Ingersoll (wife Julaine) of Bloomington, IL. Kathy was deeply loved by the extension of this family with dozens of nieces, and nephews. Kathy retired from the secretarial carrier at E.I.U and enjoyed her years of retirement with her pen and ink art work, card making, gardening, traveling, spending time with her dogs, (Konya, and Morgan) and spreading her God given love to others. She met so many magnificent friends through her Emmaus walk and work, the In His Name Projects southern gospel ministry that she deeply loved and served in along with her husband, and her mission trip and work in Jamaica (with friend Steve Milliner). Kathy has deeply delighted in the recent luncheons with classmates, monthly dinners with the Christian Friends group, and especially the monthly Ingersoll gatherings. Such a wonderful women will be missed by so many awesome neighbors, friends, and family! A Celebration of Life service will take place in Casey, IL at the First Christian Church, 200 SE 8th St. on July, 26th, visitation from 5 - 7 pm, and the Life Celebration service with Pastor Lou Butler, and Tim Lovelace presiding at 7 PM. Kathy's cremated remains will be shared at Garden of the gods, and in her favorite Shawnee National Forest locations in southern Illinois. When you visit these locations in southern Illinois, please always remember her in the beauty and peace. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, July 26, 2013 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM First Christian Church 200 SE Eighth St. Casey, IL , Service Friday, July 26, 2013 7:00 PM First Christian Church 200 SE Eighth St. Casey, IL ,
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