Fern Tarrence

Fern R. Tarrence, age 76 of Old Shawneetown, Il on Sunday, June 7, 2009 surrounded by her family. Fern was born in Ridgway, Il on March 16, 1933 to the late Allen A. Randall and Mary (Fields) Randall. She had worked in Housekeeping at the Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado until retiring. She was a Pentecostal by faith. Fern will be remembered as having a kind heart and loving her family.

Fern is survived by a Son - Bill Tarrence of Shawneetown, Daughter - Linda Hart of Shawneetown, Brother Joe Randall of Shawneetown, Sister - Viola (Hilward) Willoby of Shawneetown. Grandchildren - Lisa (Francis) Morgan, Betty (Dennis) Smith, DeWayne Sharp, DeLana Yates, Stuart Marshall, Tanya Hogan, Spencer Tarrence, Austin Marshall, and Rachel Tarrence 12 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren, Son in Law, Roy Bolton

Preceded in death by 2 Daughters - Donna Yates Bolton and Mary Curry, Sisters, Mae Golden, Lucille McCleary, and Clara Ina Randall, Brothers, Walter and Allen Randall, along with Grandson, Jerry Wayne Marshall, Step Granddaughter, Casey Morgan, Son in Laws, Joe Yates and Bob Hart.

Visitation for Fern will be Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown from 5 to 8 PM and the Funeral will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2 PM at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown with Rev. Bob Powell officiating and Interment at the Callicott Cemetery near Ridgway.