Margaret Rose Gosnell's Obituary
Margaret R. Gosnell, 75, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:03 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. She was born March 21, 1940 in Westfield, IL the daughter of Dorsey Oral Adams and Betty Lou Irby Adams. Survivors include her mother, Betty Adams of Westfield, IL; son, Scott Gosnell and wife Pat of New Goshen, IN; daughter, Tammy Smith and husband Gerry of Casey, IL; brothers, Bill (Kay) Adams of Marshall, IL; Wayne (Linda) Adams of Effingham, IL; Steve Adams of Kansas, IL; Phil (Kay) Adams of Marshall, IL and Mark Adams of Westfield, IL; sister, Doris (Larry) Sanders of Casey, IL; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren (and one on the way) and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Casey and was a self-employed housekeeper and baby sitter for many families in the area. She was a member of the Casey First Baptist Church. Margaret was a member of the Casey Women of the Moose Lodge 1545; she always enjoyed spending time and helping out at the Moose where she could always be found at the door collecting for monthly meals. Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 11 am on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL with Rev. Gene Ellis officiating Memorials may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home P.O. Box 175, Casey, IL 62420 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 Service Friday, July 31, 2015 11:00 AM Maple Hill Cemetery ,
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