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Lois Petty Obituary
Lois Jean Petty, 91, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. Born December 19, 1928, in Unionville, MO, the daughter of Abraham J. and Dollie E. (Harris) Rowland. Married James P. Petty, Sr. on October 19, 1947. Employed by Barber-Colman for 35 years, retiring in 1991. Active member of Calvary Memorial Church for over 40 years. Survivors include her sons, James (Jacqueline) Petty, Jr., David (Shirley) Petty, Robert (Cheryl) Petty; daughter, Martha (Mike) McGrew; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 great-niece; 1 great-nephew. Predeceased by her husband; brother, Abraham J. Rowland; granddaughter, Dawn Marie Petty.
Private family services will be held. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. A memorial service will be planned in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Calvary Memorial Church. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., Loves Park. For complete obituary, visit delehantyfh.com.
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Dr. White and Staff
December 8, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this time of grief.
Tena Hinderliter
December 5, 2020
To the Petty family;
Lois was one of a kind! I have memories of back in the 80’s when Sheryl was pregnant with Tim! Martha and I would swim in the pool in Mrs Petty’s back yard spending the day with our little ones running around playing. Lois was a loving beautiful person, stern with a purpose, most of all she loved God. She raised a beautiful family many of whom I’ve meant over the years through Martha. My prayers to all of you, she will truly be missed.
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