Mary Ann Foreman, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 pm December 8, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.
She was born July 17, 1938, in Sullivan, Illinois to the late Orley and Margaret (Sentel) Beavers. Mary Ann married Bobby Foreman on March 1, 1957. They were blessed with 66 years of marriage.
In addition to her beloved husband, Mary Ann is survived by her children, Martyn Foreman and wife, Lisa Kramer of Saint Charles, Missouri, Rhonda Anderson and husband, Michael of Florence, Kentucky, and David Foreman and former wife, Lou Ann of Salem, Illinois; grandchildren, Crystal Renaldi and husband, Justin, Jesse Foreman, Meredith Anderson, Michael Anderson, Caroline Anderson, Robert Foreman and wife, Jackie, Rachel Foreman, Jessica Foreman, and Wesley Foreman; great-grandchildren, Amelia Renaldi, Luke Renaldi, and Ella Renaldi; brothers, James O. Beavers and wife, Sona and Larry Beavers; sister, Debbie Wall and husband, Steve; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Beavers.
Mary Ann was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She treasured hosting holiday and family celebrations. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, crocheting, and maintaining an impeccably tidy home. She found great joy in celebrating her children’s and grandchildren’s achievements. Mary Ann enjoyed boating and water sports and was a devoted U of I sports fan, as well as a Saint Louis Cardinals fan. Mary Ann retired from Craig and Craig Law Firm as an administrative law assistant. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Mary Ann will be deeply missed.
A Greeting of Family and Friends will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 am at West Salem Trinity Church in Mount Vernon with Reverend Harold “Bumper” Quick officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Mary Ann’s honor to West Salem Trinity Church.
“Oh how the years go by
Oh how the love brings tears to my eyes
All through the changes the soul never dies
We laugh, we sing, we cry
As the years go by
And if we lose our way
Any night or day
We will always be
Where she should be
I’m there for you And I know you’re there for me
Oh how the years go by
Oh how the love brings tears to my eyes
All through the changes the soul never dies
We laugh, we sing, we cry
As the years go by”
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
