Eileen Wareham Obituary (1917 - 2009)

Eileen Wareham, 91, a life long resident of Taylorville passed away at 8:00pm Thursday July 16, 2009 @ her home. She was born November 22, 1917 in Morgan County Illinois, the daughter of Rufus and Effie Whitney Mansfield. She married Frederick H Wareham on June 23, 1937 in Pana. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2000. Mrs. Wareham's family operated Wareham's Dairy in Taylorville. She and her late husband were owners of Granny's Keepsakes and the 29 West Motel in Taylorville. She was a member of Davis Memorial Christian Church for over 50 years. Surviving are her daughters: Judy Driver, companion Mike Sellers, of Taylorville, and Janet Reller, husband William, of Loudon TN; 8 Grandchildren: Lori Scott, husband Allen, of Taylorville, Jeff Jackson of Moline, Sandy Davidson, husband Tom, of Springfield, Shannon Slifer, husband Doyle, of Champaign, Tanya Michel, husband Chad, of Edinburg, Fred Reller, wife Kelly, of Alpharetta GA, Mark Reller, companion Lilly Ivey, of Loudon TN, and Christine Young, husband Andrew of Charlotte NC; 12 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter: Joyce, 3 Sisters and 4 Brothers. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 20, 2009, at McClure Funeral Home with Dr Lonnie Southern and Rev. Vicki Southern officiating. Visitation will be from 10am until noon on Monday with the funeral following at 12 noon. Burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.