Obituary

Name: Mary Beth Sewing Age: 74 Address: Litchfield, IL
Died: Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 12:57 A.M. Place: at her residence
Born: October 14, 1941 Place: Jerseyville, IL
Father: the late: Clarence Hughes Mother: the late: Ruth Ayers
Spouse: Gary Lee Sewing
Date of Marriage: July 9, 1977 by Reverend Rudolph Ritz
Place of Marriage: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL.

Schooling: Graduated from Jerseyville High School with the Class of 1959, also attended Hickey Business School, St. Louis, Mo. Graduating in 1960.
Church: A current member of Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, was active in Church activities.
Was Baptized November 2, 1941 and Confirmed May 4, 1954 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, Illinois.
Occupation: Elementary & High School Secretary in the Mt. Olive Community School District #5, was also a Secretary for the State of Illinois.
Organizations: Republican Precinct Committee Chairman of Walshville Township
Interests: Loved Political Debates // Avid Seamstress // Loved and owned several Big Dogs

Survivors: Husband: Gary Sewing of Litchfield, IL // 1 Son, Jason R. Sewing of San Diego, CA // 2 Daughters, Jennifer Sewing of Litchfield, IL // Beth Ann Zubal of Clayton, MO // 1 Brother, Gordon (Sharon) Hughes of Sarasota, FL // 1 Granddaughter, Ashley (Adam) Wieck of Des Moines, IA // 1 Grandson, Christopher (Libby) Zubal of Littleton, CO // 1 Great Granddaughter, Perrin Wieck of Des Moines, IA..
Preceded in Death: Parents, Clarence & Ruth Ayers Hughes;

Visitation: Friday, October 30, 2015, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Saturday, October 31, 2015, 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.
Clergy: Reverend Ben Fiore
Pianist & Soloist: Ernie Thomack played & sang "I'll Fly Away", "Amazing Grace" and Mary Beth's personal requests "Be Still My Soul" and a Piano solo "The Derry Air" ("O Danny Boy") Ernie accompanied the congregation on " Just A Closer Walk With Thee" . A recording "Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone" by Willie Nelson was played at the Family Service.
Pallbearers: Family friends: Warren Hemann / Jim Eaglehoff / Tom Conners / Dave Eilert / Ed Marburger and Lenny Weiss.
Lunch: For family and friends will be served in the Zion Hall by the Zion Ladies.
Memorials: Adopt A Pet // & Elin House, Carlinville. IL. (where her Daughter Jennifer is a resident).
Condolences: www.beckerandson.com