Glenna Lou Moak

August 10, 1935 - October 21, 2020

Glenna Lou Moak, age 85 years, a resident of rural Cypress, Illinois, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2020, at 2:11 PM at Herrin Hospital. Glenna was born August 10, 1935 in Butler, Missouri. She was the daughter of Charles Lincoln Rader and Myrtle Marie (Carr) Rader. On November 6, 1954, Glenna was united in marriage to John Moak, Jr. in Corinth, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1991. Glenna is survived by: her children – Cheryl Winters of Paducah, Kentucky and Kenny (Tonya) Moak of Marion, Illinois; 3 grandchildren – Hillary (Corey) Dassing of Kevil, Kentucky and Shelby Moak and Ethan Moak both of Marion, Illinois; 4 great grandchildren – Jerrick, Jace, Brylee, and Charleigh Dassing; and a special niece – Carol “Sis” (Skip) Nimmo of DeSoto, Illinois. In addition to her parents and husband, Glenna was preceded in death by: her son-in-law – Bill Winters; and 3 brothers – Ed, Bill, and Wiley Rader. Glenna fondly recalled that she “grew up” working at Cypress Grade School, where she served as a room mother. She was a skilled seamstress and used her talents at the school to make Halloween costumes and decorations, as well as sewing new stage curtains and hand making cheerleader uniforms. Also, Glenna provided custom sewing and seamstress services for a number of area residents. She also was a skilled baker and cake decorator and crafted many wedding and birthday cakes through the years. Glenna worked for 20+ years as a clerk and assistant manager at the Dollar General store in Vienna. She also worked as the cook at the weekly auction in Whiteash. Glenna enjoyed traveling, gardening and raising flowers, especially roses. Glenna attended the Creal Springs Pentecostal Church. A graveside service honoring the life of Glenna Lou Moak will be conducted Saturday morning, October 24, 2020, at 11 AM at the Cypress Cemetery, 5847 State Route 37 South, Cypress, Illinois. Pastor Jay Franklin will officiate. Interment will follow. Visitation will be held Saturday morning, October 24, 2020, from 10:30 AM until the time of the service at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Those attending the service are reminded to observe customarily accepted social distancing guidelines. The wearing of a face mask or face covering is strongly encouraged. Also, attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair.