Mrs. Anne Laura Otey

Aug 3rd, 1932 - Apr 21st, 2014
3 Guests

Visitation:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, Apr. 24th, 2014 5:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM

Service:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Fri, Apr. 25th, 2014 2:00 PM

Burial:

San Carlo Cemetery

Fri, Apr. 25th, 2014 3:00 PM

Mrs. Anne Laura Otey

Herrin- Anne Laura Otey, 81, of Herrin, passed away at 8:43 AM, Monday, April 21, 2014 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.

Anne was born on August 3, 1932 in Herrin, the daughter of Gaetano “Guy” and Anna (Loiacomo) Pecoraro. She married Ronald Dale Otey on January 8, 1955 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.

She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She enjoyed family dinners on Sunday afternoon and dancing at the Marion Eagles every Sunday night.

Survivors include-

Daughter- Gayla Tope and husband David of Herrin

Two Grandchildren:

Melissa Tope and fiancé Larry Lueth of Energy

Emily Shirley and husband Ryan of Las Vegas, NV

Great grandson- Leo Williams of Energy

Good friend- Marie Tope of Herrin

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at SanCarloCemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

3 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Bill&Lorraine Phillips

    From: Rantoul, Illinois

    Date: April 24, 2014

    Good neighbors and friends for a long time,also good dancing buddy. Our prayers are with you.
    Bill&Lorraine

  • Guest: Sue Cox and Don Durham

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 25, 2014

    So very sorry to hear of Anne passing away…She was a very nice lady and we all use to enjoy seeing her at the dances. and the groups picnics. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

  • Guest: Starla (Hudgens) Clarke

    From: Kansas City, Missouri

    Date: April 28, 2014

    Gayla,

    So sorry to see this! I was looking for someone else, and was shocked to see Anne’s name! Hug and prayers to you. She was a great lady! I’ll tell my Mom.

    Love, Starla