Fay Wisely's Obituary
Fay Wisely, age 95, of Marion, IL, formerly of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 3:45 p.m. in Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, IL. Fay was born on October 31, 1920 in Coulterville, IL a daughter to Sanford Guy and Myrtle (Chandler) Reisinger. On March 24, 1936, she married Joel W. Wisely in Waterloo, IL and he preceded her in death on September 14, 1989. Fay was a member of the Coulterville United Methodist Church, Coulterville, IL and Marion First United Methodist Church, Marion, IL. Fay enjoyed needlework, taking care of and raising her family and she loved fishing with her husband and camping. Survivors include two sons, Sanford Wisely of Marissa, IL and Merle (Gloria) Wisely of Mehlville, MO; three daughters, Joanne Davis of Marissa, IL, Karen (Harry) Donahue of Marion, IL and Brenda (Chris) Gallup of Marion, IL; fifteen grandchildren, Bill, Becky, Julie, Jeanette, Joel, Jill, Melina, Michelle, Michael, Marsha, Jeff, Steve, Chris, Angie and Elisha; twenty three great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two granddaughters, Pam and Janet; two daughters-in-law, Rose Wisely and Judy Wisely; one son-in-law, Art Davis and three brothers, Elvin Reisinger, O'Dell Reisinger and Les Reisinger. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jeff Van Dyke officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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