By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, September 10, 2023
    5:00-7:00 p.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne.

    Visitation: Monday, at 10:00 a.m. till service time.

     

     

  • Service

    Monday, September 11, 2023
    11:00 a.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith funeral Home.

  • Full Obituary

    Barbara Jane (Shew) Gill, age 82, went to heaven on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 12:40 a.m.

    She will forever be remembered as “The Egg Lady” she loved her chickens. She always put out a BIG garden which if you ever drove by her house, she was probably out in the garden working. She also LOVED all her flowers around the farm. She was very adamant about mowing her own yard and taking care of the farm, even with all her health issues. She mowed her LAST YARD on Labor Day 2023. She loved her church family so much. Very seldom did she ever miss a day of church.

    She just glowed anytime the grandkids and or great grandkids came to visit. Family was her whole world. She will be missed by all her family and friends for her very kind heart.

    She is survived by her son Randall Lee (Diane) Gill of Clay City, IL, daughter Sandra Jane (Troy) Thomas of Flora, IL.

    Four grandchildren Zachary (Jessica) Thomas of Eddyville, KY, Kaylee (Nathaniel) Burgess of Orchardville, IL, Baylee (Mitch) Noll of Clay City, IL and Brenden (Summer) Thomas of Murray KY.

    Four Great Grandchildren, Sean Weatherspoon, Adalynn Thomas, Royce Burgess and Calvin Noll.

    Two brothers, Kenneth (Cathy) Shew, Rex Shew, and PJ all of Newton, IL; sister-in-law Barbara Slavens of Matton, IL. Many nephews and nieces also survive.

    Preceding in death by spouse William Robert Gill, parents Lavern and Helen Shew. In-laws Glen and Edna Gill, brother Larry Shew and (Janet Shew) and brother-in-law Charles (Chuck) Slavens and a sister-in-law Teresa Shew.

    Visitation: Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne.

    Funeral Services: Will be held Monday, September 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to service time at Hosselton-Meridith funeral Home.

    Burial: Will follow in Zif Cemetery.

    Memorials may be given to Zif Cemetery Fund or Zip Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

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15 Condolences
 
  1. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / September 7, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    Our community has lost a kind, hardworking,sweet lady.
    She will be missed.

  2. John and Darlene Hosselton / September 7, 2023 at 2:27 pm

    Randy, Sandy and family,
    Sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was a good friend and neighbor in the Zif Community. Prayers for God’s comfort during this time.

  3. Rick and Cathi Bailey and family / September 7, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    So sorry for your loss.

  4. Mike & Connie Spitzner / September 7, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    Condolences for all.

  5. Angelia & Artdean Warren / September 7, 2023 at 5:15 pm

    Randy,Sandy& family, so sorry to hear of Barbs passing, Barb was always at work, whether it was farming, around the house, tending to the chickens, or helping anyone out in the neighborhood, Truly good-hearted lady. She will be missed.

    Angelia, Artdean Warren

  6. Shirley Rohr Blackburn / September 7, 2023 at 6:22 pm

    So very sorry—Randy, Sandy and families—for this loss. Gary and I extend our sincere condolences.

  7. Dana Hosselton / September 7, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    Sandy, Randy an family, I am so sorry to hear this news. Barb was a wonderful lady. I will never forget when Bob, Barb, mom and dad and there friends would all go to the fair’s together,,, That was fun for us kids. God Bless

  8. Stan & Kathy Obrecht / September 7, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    Randy an Sandy so sorry for your loss of your mother she was a great lady .

  9. Vickie Buckley / September 7, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    So sorry for your loss Sandy.

  10. Don, Jane and Darren Delaney / September 7, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    Sandy and family, So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Caring thoughts and prayers coming your way to help get you through these saddened times. May the memories of good times past remain in your hearts forever.

  11. Phyllis Moats and family / September 7, 2023 at 10:32 pm

    Sorry for your loss, she was a great lady.

  12. Ruth Duffina and family / September 7, 2023 at 10:35 pm

    Sorry to hear of Barb’s passing, she was a nice lady and good neighbor.

  13. Peggy Shroyer Leigh / September 8, 2023 at 9:43 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and comforting prayers to you all.

  14. Diane Becker / September 10, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    So sorry Sandy for the loss o your f mom she was a very nice person. You are in my thoughts and comforting prayers 🙏 let me know if you need anything ❤️

  15. Garold Hosselton / September 11, 2023 at 6:51 pm

    Sandy, Randy, and Family. I am sorry to hear that Barb passed away. She was always a good neighbor to my grandparents. She was always good to my mom after she moved to Flora and brought her eggs. I hope the good memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead.

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