Emma Marguerite Rodney

May 3rd, 1914 - Jan 2nd, 2015
7 Guests

Visitation:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Mon, Jan. 5th, 2015 5:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM

Service:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Tue, Jan. 6th, 2015 11:00 AM

Burial:

Herrin City Cemetery

Tue, Jan. 6th, 2015 12:00 PM

Herrin- Emma Marguerite Rodney, 100, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40 PM, Friday, January 2, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.

She was born on May 3, 1914 in Herrin to Alvin and Rosa (Parsons) Reed. She married James Rodney on Christmas Eve 1935 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2002.

She was a retired teacher having taught at several area schools including Chittyville, Sunnyside and Bandyville.

She was a lifelong member of Herrin First Baptist Church. She was an active lady who volunteered her time at the Herrin Food Pantry and at the blood bank. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Survivors include-

Daughter- Carrol Otto and husband Jon of Sarasota, FL

Son- Larry Dean Rodney and wife Saundra of Owensboro, KY

Four grandchildren:

Sam Osheroff and wife Kris of Pensacola, FL

Joe Osheroff and wife Ka-Ling of New York, NY

Tara Beckwith and husband Michael of Owensboro, KY

Laura Ashley Renner and husband Chris of Hendersonville, TN

Five Great Grandchildren:

Ryan Beckwith Jackson Beckwith

Kate Renner Stella Osheroff

Matthew Renner

Niece- Arlene Myers- St. Charles

Nephew- Glen Reed and wife Denise of Herrin

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers- Oren and Walter Reed and one sister- Mabel Meadors.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ron and Jayne Bordner, Glen and Denise Reed, Phillip Stucker, Janice Phillips and Rev. Ralph Brandon.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 Am, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Ralph Brandon will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

Memorial donations are suggested to Herrin First Baptist Church- Deacon’s Fund, Herrin Food Pantry or to Christian Covenant Fellowship Church in Carterville 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.

7 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Ricky and Mitzi Garavalia

    From: Dahlonega, Georgia

    Date: January 4, 2015

    Aunt Marguerite was a blessing in our Lives. We relish every memory we have of this great woman.

  • Guest: Janet Finello

    From: Brooklyn, New York

    Date: January 4, 2015

    Loving thoughts of you over the years. Rest in peace my dear friend. You will be missed by all who knew you.

  • Guest: Dave L Meredith Sr

    From: Lansing, Kansas

    Date: January 5, 2015

    Carol,

    We are sorry for your loss, but happy for the good long life she enjoyed. I did not know your mother well, but having talked to many of her former students over the years, know she was a much loved and highly respected lady. Cherish the great memories of these many years. Dave

  • Guest: Betty Dixon

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: January 5, 2015

    Unfortunately, health issues of my own don’t allow me to attend the services for this very special lady. She was a great mentor to me in the 70′s when she was my supervisor while working for her as a student teacher aide at the Chittyville school. My condolences to her family, she will be missed.

  • Guest: Pauline Eden Lombardo

    From: Leesburg , Virginia

    Date: January 6, 2015

    My deepest sympathies for your loss. Mrs. Rodney was my first and second grade teacher at Sunnyside and was a beloved teacher. She made a lasting impression on my life and I will be forever grateful that our lives crossed paths. I will always remember her! God bless you.

  • Guest: Gary Hawkins

    From: Owensboro, Kentucky

    Date: January 6, 2015

    Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know that my prayers are with you. If I can help in anyway please let me know.

  • Guest: Alvin and Peggy Campen

    From: Bartonville, Illinois

    Date: January 6, 2015

    Aunt Marguerite was a very special person. Her arms were always open to who ever wanted to visit her. So sorry we could not make the trip for the funeral. She will be dearly missed.
    Remembering all the Thanksgivings we visited when we were very young.