Obituaries

Anna Maye Fouts

April 18th, 1940 – November 1st, 2019

Anna Maye Fouts, age 79 of Ipava, IL, passed away at 5:37 pm Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home She was born on April 18, 1940 in Astoria, IL, the daughter of George Bruce and Eva Marie (Easley) Welker. On January 28, 1957 Anna married Rex Fouts in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2003.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ella Harper, granddaughter Joni Duckwiler-Johnson, great-granddaughter Jerzee Fouts, and brother John Welker.

Anna is survived by three daughters; Anita (and Steve) Duckwiler, Cindy (and Craig) Porter, and Joyce Fouts Norville, all of Ipava, IL, three sons; Rex (and Suzanne) Fouts, Jr. of Ipava, IL, Jackie (and Dacia) Fouts of Canton, IL, and Dave (and Susan) Fouts of Ipava, IL, thirteen grandchildren; Jennifer (and Kevin) Bankert, Julianna Duckwiler, Heather (and Brian) Colston, D.J. (and Jessica) Fouts, Katrina (and Brian) Hartsock, Bradley (and Samantha Ford) Fouts, Ben (and Sarah) Fouts, Amber (and Chris) Moreland, Derek (and Nicole) Porter, Kristen (and Mike) Peters, Jordan Fouts, Gerad Fouts, and Sarah Fouts, seventeen great-grandchildren; Taylor Easley, Thomas Easley, Tanner Easley, Tyanna Easley, Jackson Johnson, Lydia Fouts, Delilah Fouts, Bryce Colston, Brodie Colston, Camille Fouts, Ava Hartsock, Evan Hartsock, Fulton Peters, Colt Bankert, Bearett Fouts, Chandler Fouts, and Hannah Fouts, three great-great-grandchildren; Easton Houston, Oliver Easley, and Everleigh Easley, three sisters; Judy (and Dean) Hopkins of Astoria, IL, Norma Holmes of Knoxville, IL, and Brenda Heath of Astoria, IL, and three brothers; Raymond Welker of Vero Beach, FL, Franklin Welker of Astoria, IL, and Allen (and Crystal) Welker of Vermont, IL.

She worked as a cook at Table Grove Grade School. She later was supervisor at Webster Industries in Macomb, IL. After her retirement, her passion was being owner and operator of Anna's House of Loom where she made rugs. She delighted in this.

Anna enjoyed crafts and quilting and loved spending time with her family.


Services will be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Tuesday, November 5th at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in Anna's memory to Hospice Compassus, 2000 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 24, Peoria, IL 61615. Interment will be in the Maryville Cemetery in Bryant, IL.

Condolences

November 2nd, 2019

So very sorry to hear of this loss...thinking of all of you. Mike and Marla Rumler
and Jonesy

November 2nd, 2019

So sorry..Bob and Rett Mummert

November 2nd, 2019

our deepest sympathies for your loss-prayers headed your way

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Praying for her family to feel God's love and comfort during these difficult days. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

November 3rd, 2019

So very sorry! Prayers for all the Family. Nancy Sears

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Linda Schneider

November 3rd, 2019

Thinking of you all. So very sorry for your loss. Todd n Bethany Keeler

November 3rd, 2019

I am so sorry for the family's loss. Thinking of you and keeping your families in my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort in the days to come. Wanda Shannon

November 3rd, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with your family 🙏 🙏

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry to hear about your mom. I often think of her and always will.Monty Shaw & Family

November 3rd, 2019

So very sorry for your loss.
Mike and Linda Blemler

November 3rd, 2019

My prayers for the Fouts family.so sorry.

November 3rd, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Jack & Dianna

November 3rd, 2019

We are praying for your peace and comfort in this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Rollie and Rita Peters

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts & Prayers.

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss Your family is in my prayers. Norma Jean Meehan

November 3rd, 2019

Prayers of comfort to the entire Fouts family during this sad time. Dawn D

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry aunt anita and unclw steve as well as jules. Love u all sending many prayers and hugs

November 3rd, 2019

So very sorry to hear od your loss.YourMother and grandmother was one of the best people I have ever meant my heart goes out to your all.again so sorry for your loss

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Will and Crystal Elsley

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Anna Mae was a special lady and she will be missed. Hugs and love to the family.

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for the loss of a endearing woman who is a legacy who lives on within each of you big hugs to you all and prayers for for all of you to heal through her embrace, memories, and more

November 3rd, 2019

Our thoughts & prayers are with you... The Branson family

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 3rd, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. I remember when you lived in St. David and I babysat for your mom and of course my husband remembers you all from Ipava. Glen and Debbie (Lillie) Hamm

November 3rd, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. I remember when you lived in St. David and I babysat for your mom and of course my husband remembers you all from Ipava. Glen and Debbie (Lillie) Hamm

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Charlie and Ronda Taraboletti

November 3rd, 2019

So sorry to her about your loss. She always knew how to bust my chops, a great lady.

Lonnie and Lisa Robinson

November 3rd, 2019

Anita and Steve. Sorry for you loss. Prayers for all the Family! Bill and Sharon Ackley

November 3rd, 2019

Cindy and Family, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker

November 3rd, 2019

Thinking of you all keeping you in our prayers. Deepest sympathy Ty and Julie

November 4th, 2019

So sorry for all the family. She was so kind to come to mothers funeral when she was not well, I have never forgotten. Such a sweet lady.

November 4th, 2019

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss. Ronda and Brad

November 4th, 2019

So sorry for your lose.
Jim and Karen Hopkins

November 4th, 2019

we are so sorry for your loss Gene & Connie Lockard

November 4th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Bill & Harriett Lockard

November 4th, 2019

Growing up I thought she was the strongest woman I knew, She might have been small but she could do anything she set her mind to And I knew I was always welcome in her home, just one more at the table. We were all very lucky to have her in our lives.

November 4th, 2019

Sorry, I forgot to sign this, Cousin Debbie

November 4th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Daniel and Becky Hamm

November 4th, 2019

We are sorry for your loss
Wendell & Alice Bucher Clanin

November 5th, 2019

So sorry for your loss,
Sandy Rawley Page

November 5th, 2019

Jackie/Dacia and entire family: Sorry to see the passing of your mother. It appears she was a wonderful person and mother. Thoughts and prayers with you. Max/Cheryl Scott

November 5th, 2019

I will miss you Aunt Anna Maye. I’m sorry we did not get to spend more time together. I enjoyed seeing you every time I did though. God bless your family and friends, and please give my mom a big hug for me.

November 5th, 2019

Love you, Maria

November 6th, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. Bob and Melba Baker

November 6th, 2019

Anna was the toughest sweetheart God could squeeze into that small package. God Bless her family. Ann & Dan Moore

November 7th, 2019

Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of all of the kids in Bruce and Eva's family from when I was growing up and used to spend the night there. Marilee Derry Griffin

November 7th, 2019

We are so so sorry, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God bless, John and Carol Callear

November 11th, 2019

To all the family, my sympathies! I remember the children growing up in St. David. My prayers for comfort! Remember the good times! Sharon (Nebergall) Bosserman

November 11th, 2019

Rex and family. My condolences!
Sandy Morrison

November 13th, 2019

To DJ and Jessica Lydia and Delilah remember the song for you and your sister named you before you were born. I never new Anna Maye but I wish I had, I worked with Rex for 10 years and he made us a family in every job we all did. I am sure that anna missed Rex a great deal he was a wonderful person and loved everyone just as all of you who are his children. I am sorry to see your loss I wish I had known Anna to get one of her rugs. I have seen her in Lydia and Delilah as we worked together making necklaces. Love Patsy and Tony McCleary