"Alicia- I met your mom at the courthouse many years ago. Always had a huge smile, kind words, and funny story to tell. I would then see her more infrequently, close to the courthouse after she left, she always put a smile on my face. So sorry! Charla Snowden"
In loving memory of
Mary F. Owsley
September 13, 1954 - April 20, 2021
Mary F. Owsley, age 66, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 11:32 a.m. in Blessing Hospital with her loving daughters by her side.
Mary was born September 13, 1954 in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Charley McCarty and Wilma Lamoureux McCarty.
Mary was a graduate of Knox County High school. In 1972 she moved to Quincy from Novelty, MO. Mary had worked as a legal secretary at the Venvertloh and the Irwin law offices in Quincy until her retirement in 2019. She was a long-time, faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed taking regular trips to visit her nephew in Arizona, but her biggest joy was spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters: Alicia Marie Owsley and Trina Lee Vogel and her husband, Curt, who was like a son to Mary, all of Quincy; four grandchildren: Skyler and Hailey Morgan and Layla and Ava Vogel; and nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Johnny L. Powell; and two sisters: Fayetta M. Huffman and Louise Allen .
Service: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne Manago officiating. Please bring a mask if you plan on attending the service.
Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church. Please bring a mask if you plan on attending the visitation.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
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Tributes
"I first met Mary back in the 70's at the courthouse. Whenever I would run into her over the years she was always so pleasant. Though I have not seen her in a while I will always think kindly of her. She will be missed."
"Trina, Curt, Layla and Ava so sorry to hear this. I think of you all often. Your old neighborhood friend Dawn Whitaker. "
"Prayers of Peace and Comfort to you all. Mary was a one of a kind, special lady for sure. She will be missed by many. "
"My heart breaks for all the family. Mary was a wonderful kind heart person. My prayers go out for the family."
"My sympathies to Mary?s family. She loved you all so much. Linda Snyder "