Obituaries
Obituary for Mary E. Clemons
Mary E. Clemons, 79, of Peoria, passed away at 9:54 A.M. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Peoria.
She was born November 18, 1938 in Springfield, IL. To Earl and Goldie Grace Philips Cook, she married James N. Clemons on August 10, 1957, in Springfield. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1994. Mary was one of the Golden Acres Mom’s that kept busy with her active boys and
beautiful garden. Crochet and crafting was a favorite pastime.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Mary is survived by three sons: James (Christine) Clemons of Peoria, Ralph (Kim) Clemons of Liberty, MO, and Russell (Connie) Clemons of Peoria; seven grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers: John (Peg) Cook of Salisbury, IL, Steven (Pat) Cook of Rochester, IL, Fred (Donna) Cook and Danny (Paula) Cook both of Springfield; as well as one sister Delores Cook-Anthony of Springfield.
Cremation rights have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of memorial service at 11:00 AM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Deacon John Nelson will officiate and burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials in Mary’s memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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She was born November 18, 1938 in Springfield, IL. To Earl and Goldie Grace Philips Cook, she married James N. Clemons on August 10, 1957, in Springfield. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1994. Mary was one of the Golden Acres Mom’s that kept busy with her active boys and
beautiful garden. Crochet and crafting was a favorite pastime.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Mary is survived by three sons: James (Christine) Clemons of Peoria, Ralph (Kim) Clemons of Liberty, MO, and Russell (Connie) Clemons of Peoria; seven grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers: John (Peg) Cook of Salisbury, IL, Steven (Pat) Cook of Rochester, IL, Fred (Donna) Cook and Danny (Paula) Cook both of Springfield; as well as one sister Delores Cook-Anthony of Springfield.
Cremation rights have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of memorial service at 11:00 AM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Deacon John Nelson will officiate and burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials in Mary’s memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
10
Dec
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Service
Sunday
10
Dec
11:00 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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