Mary A. Waddell Obituary (1926 - 2011)

Mary A. Waddell, 84, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Springfield died at 9:00 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born December 7, 1926 in Taylorville the daughter of William Elmer and Ruth Corzine Waddell. Mary graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1944 and attended Eastern Illinois University. She had formerly been employed by the State of Illinois in Labor Relations, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Employment. Mary was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, member and past vice-president of Christian County Lady Landowners, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and the Springfield Garden Club. She was an avid Illini Fan and a supporter of the Orange Crush. She was very active with the USO in the past. She is survived by her two favorite cats: Tiffany and Tiger; Nieces and Nephews: Phyllis Daily of Paducah, KY, Bob Piper and wife Gerri Sue of Vincennes, IN, Carol Lahr and Karen Sue Williams of Taylorville, Pam Piper of Las Vegas, NV, Greg Gsell and wife Laura of Bettendorf, IA, Brad Helgemo of Des Moines, IA, Kenneth Waddell and wife Linda of Taylorville, Rev. Julie Harley of Hinsdale, Kent L. Helgemo and wife Gay of Mt. Zion, and Dorothy Craig of Morrisonville. There are numerous great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her Brother, William E. Waddell, Jr. and wife Mary Ellen, and Sisters: Catherine Craig and husband Sam, Elinor Piper, Marjorie Helgemo, and Joan Gsell and husband Gene, Nephews: Kenneth Craig and Billy G. Waddell. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, July 1 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Inurnment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.