Fern L. Pearcy's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Fern L. Pearcy, age 88 of Charleston, passed away with her loving family at her side, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Reverend Irvin Figgins officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from noon until service time at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to Carle Hospice or to the Jewett Community Church. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Fern was born on June 12, 1925 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois a daughter of the late Dewey and Hulda (Bosecker) Seibert. She was united in marriage to George E. Pearcy on March 11, 1945 in Mattoon and they celebrated 54 years of marriage prior to his death on September 29, 1999. She is survived by a loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Brenda Pearcy of Ashmore, a great-grandson, Legend Pearcy of Florida; two sisters, Betty Stoner and husband Bob of Charleston, Georgie Figgins and husband Irvin of Neoga, Illinois; a brother, Don Seibert and wife Nancy of Mattoon; and several nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her grandson, Brad Pearcy. Fern was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Charleston. She successfully created a warm and inviting home for her family on West Van Buren; a home that she shared with George, where they raised their son, and where she fondly cared for their grandson. Fern not only loved their home but the neighborhood they were a part of - their neighbors were also some of their closest friends. Those who remember the wonderful aromas of freshly made pies and cakes, or perhaps were lucky enough to have eaten her homemade noodles, can attest to her excellent cooking abilities - and of course it was all made from scratch. For a number of years Fern enjoyed the times she and George spent in Florida with the other "snowbirds" who headed south for the winter. She liked finding "treasures" at rummage sales and she and her sister were often spotted at many of the local garage sales. Fern was a gracious woman who was soft-spoken and possessed a kind and generous spirit. She would readily help anyone who was in need. These qualities endeared her to many and she was well thought of and respected by all who knew her. Her family will always treasure their many fond memories of those special moments shared.
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