Mary Ellen Ainscough 101, of Centralia, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon with her family by her side.
Mary was born December 10, 1920, in Ziegler, IL, the daughter of Walter W. Tabor and Zada (Mandrell) Tabor. She married Vaden E. Ainscough, Sr. on October 9, 1943, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2007.
Mary is survived by one daughter: Cheryl Finley and husband Sam of Potosi, MO; one son: Vaden Ainscough, Jr. and wife Brenda of Centralia; five grandchildren: Cary Crabb of Owensville, MO, Kimberly Ragland of Sesser, Brian Hays of Sandoval, Lisa Oller of Mt. Vernon, and Jonathan Ainscough of Decatur; fourteen great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; special friend: Tom Russell of Centralia; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Zada Tabor; husband: Vaden E. Ainscough, Sr.; one brother: Walter E. Tabor; three sisters: Imogene Douglas, Kathleen Arrowsmith, and Helen Patton; one great-great-grandson: Henry Havelka.
Mary was a member of Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia. She enjoyed decorating, camping, and especially entertaining her family and friends.
Funeral Services for Mary Ellen Ainscough will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Lakeside Chapel in Centralia with Pastor Karl Barnfield officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to the time of service at the Hillcrest Lakeside Chapel. In memory of Mary, memorial donations may be made to Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Ainscough family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
