Miss Mary Mercer Obituary (1922

Mary Mercer, 83, of Arcola, IL formerly of Pana died Monday, October 3, 2005 at 2:20 a.m. in Arcola Health Care. She was born January 13, 1922 in Bertrand, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence Wesley Dorothy B. Sliger Mercer. She was raised in Bertrand, Missouri and has been in the Pana area since about 1970. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God, Assumption. Mary is survived by her brothers: Frank Mercer, Pana, IL; Larry Mercer, Sacramento, CA; Howard Mercer, Bertrand, MO; sister: Jean Hagar, Oakland, IL and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 5, 2005 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Beerbower officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Graveside services will be Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Charleston, Missouri with Rev. Bill Meeks officiating.