Russelyn Kay (Miles) Pea's Obituary
Russelyn Kay (Miles) Pea, age 73, of Henderson, KY, formerly of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Russelyn was born on April 24, 1939 in Sparta, IL, a daughter to Russell and Ima Mae (Patton) Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett passed away six weeks before she was born and from the age of two years old was raised by her step-father, Frank Miles. On February 25, 1959, she married Delbert Leming in Coulterville, IL and they later divorced. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2009. She later married Jerry Pea and he also preceded her in death. She was of the Presbyterian faith and worked for the American Red Cross blood distribution, retiring after 31 years. Russelyn was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Red Hats in Florida and loved fishing and spending her winters in Florida. Survivors include two brothers, William F. (Linda) Miles of Pinckneyville, IL and Hugh D. (Susan) Miles of Portage, WI; three nieces and nephews, Mark (Karen) Miles of Patterson, CA, Rhonda (Dave) Lovato of Merced, CA and Kara Robinson (Kurt Vogelsang) of DeForest, WI; three great-nieces and great-nephews, Jacob and Noah Miles and Karin Robinson; several cousins; special friend, Don Willoughby of Henderson, KY and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather; both husbands; and infant brother, Jimmie R. Miles. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Randolph County Humane Society.
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