Frances Kerley

Frances Irene Kerley Age: 84 years A resident of Eldorado, IL and a former resident of Simpson, IL. Frances went home to be with her Lord & Savior Thursday evening, August 2, 2007, at 11:10 PM at her home in Eldorado. At the time of her passing, Frances was surrounded by her daughters and other family members. Frances was born January 13, 1923 in the Simpson community. She was the daughter of Orlan & Lassie (Schrum) Kerley. Frances was united in marriage to Bass H. Kerley. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: 3 Daughters - Bea & Ronald Ford of New Burnside, IL Rose Harper of Eldorado, IL Joyce & Freeman Schell of New Burnside, IL 9 Grandchildren - Anita & Ray Edmonds Cathy & Curt Conley Stacey & Alisa Schell Amy & D.R. Agin Melanie & Matt Wright Joe Schell Hillary Thornton Marcus Ford Tracelynn Ford 16 Great Grandchildren - Courtney Dalton, Shawna Conley, Kyle Conley, Layton Edmonds, Hailey Edmonds, Kristen Edmonds, Jacob Edmonds, Parker Agin, Emilie Agin, Zachary Schell, Anyssia Schell, Tyler Wright, Chloe Wright, Conner Wright, Dylan Thornton, & Micah Thornton 2 Great-Great Grandchildren - Easton Dalton & Braxton Dalton 3 Step Children - Andrew & Jenny Kerley of Metropolis, IL Bass Ray & Bonnie Kerley of Metropolis, IL Laura Alice & Richard Clayton of Vienna, IL 13 Step Grandchildren 20 Step Great Grandchildren 3 Step Great-Great Grandchildren 4 Brothers - Otis Kerley of Vienna, IL Donald & Carol Kerley of Vienna, IL Rillis & Lillian Kerley of Vienna, IL Roy Lee & Ann Kerley of Simpson, IL 3 Sisters - Faye Kerley of Metropolis, IL Wilma Murphy of Vienna, IL Letha & Wayne Breeden of Vienna, IL Several Nieces & Nephews In addition to her Parents & Husband, Frances was preceded in death by: a Daughter: Doris Jean Kerley 2 infant Sisters a Step Daughter ƒ?" Helen Robinson Frances was a homemaker. She enjoyed embroidery, playing canasta, and spending time with her family & many friends. Frances was a member of the County Line Baptist Church in the Flatwoods community in Johnson Co. IL. She also was a faithful supporter of the TCT Ministries. Frances spent time reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 5, 2007, at 3 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Rev. David Faulkner will officiate. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Cemetery, near Simpson, IL. Friends may call from 1 PM ƒ?" 3 PM Sunday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be made to the Rock Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Leo Kerley, 803 Mathis St., Vienna, IL 62995 or to the County Line Baptist Church, c/o Donnie Morris, RR 1 Box 276, Simpson, IL 62985.