Verla Voudrie

Verla May Voudrie, 91, of Pana passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born July 14, 1934 in Shelby County, IL to the late William Howard & Goldie (Wall) Smith. Verla and Cyril L. Voudrie were married on October 30, 1954 and he preceded her in death.
Verla worked at Shelby Memorial Hospital and alongside her husband, as a devoted farm wife. In her quieter moments, Verla found peace in the simple pleasure of life. She was an avid puzzle solver, lover of birds, and a familiar, friendly face at the local Senior Center. Above all, she cherished the time spent visiting with her many friends and her large, beloved family.
Verla is survived by her daughter, Jean (Randy) Nicolas and son, Jim Voudrie; 8 grandchildren: Miranda, Brandi, Connor, Ashley, Erin, Lillian, Jennifer & Mackenzie; 12 great grandchildren and sister, Ruby Schammahorn. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her 3 sons: Leo “Wayne” Voudrie, Allen Voudrie, Terry Voudrie; grandchildren: Krystal Voudrie & Marcus Voudrie.
Funeral services for Verla will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Pana Christian Church, with Pastor Dave Altman & Pastor John Largent officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time in the church.
Memorials in Verla’s honor may be made to the Pana Senior Center and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.