Lela Jean Gowin Greeson's Obituary
Lela Jean Gowin Greeson, 55 of Paris, IL and formerly of Casey passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. She was born December 7, 1950 in Martinsville, IL to Clyde Leroy Gowin and Juanita Fay Bailey Gowin. She was raised by her foster parents, Paul Barnett and Frances Lacey Barnett. Lela is survived by her daughter, Marnie Gowin Millis and husband Kelly of Paris, IL; brothers, Archie Gowin and wife Judy of Casey and Clyde Coleman of Casey; sister, Sonja Yagow and husband Fred of Collinsville, IL; sister in law, Becky Coleman of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Zach, Lacey and Aaron Millis of Paris, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded by her parents, foster parents, and sister, Elaine Black. Lela was a 1969 Graduate of Casey High School and a Lake Land College Nursing Graduate, earning her LPN degree. She was a retired nurse having worked at the Casey Clinic, Casey Nursing Home and Burnside Nursing Home. She touched many lives through her work, she was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, July 20, 2006 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Thursday, July 20, 2006 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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