Jill Ann (Shoemaker) Cooley, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved her so deeply.
Jill was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1969, to Samuel Shoemaker and Mary (Goff) Shoemaker-Maskrey of Decatur, Illinois. On July 8, 2003, she married the love of her life, Brian Cooley. Together, they built a life filled with family, laughter, and memories that will be cherished for years to come.
Jill was hardworking and loved with her whole heart. She gave freely of herself and was always there when someone needed her. Her family was her world, and her grandbabies were her pride and joy. One of her favorite parts of being a grandma was teaching them to hunt. She brought her playful spirit to the time they spent together and had a way of making even the simplest moments fun.
Jill could walk into a room and have people smiling and laughing in no time. Her bubbly personality and kindness could brighten even the hardest days. In her final days, even through the pain, she still found a way to smile. Her family will always remember that smile and the warmth she brought into their lives.
Jill is survived by her loving husband, Brian Cooley of Xenia, Illinois. She leaves behind her children, Falisha (Erika) Jones, Hali (David) Howard, and Kalon (Gabriella) Shoemaker, all of Clinton, Illinois, along with Jacob (Sheena) Cooley of Xenia, Illinois, and Jonah Cooley (Steve Heidrich) of Kingman, Indiana. She was a proud grandmother to 27 grandchildren and a great-grandmother to 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Mary Maskrey, and her sisters, Tammy Stephens, Sandi Overheul, and Jenny Bledsaw, all of Decatur, Illinois; mother-in-law, Jean Cooley of Xenia; and many nieces and nephews. All who brought her so much joy.
Jill was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Shoemaker, her stepfather, Michael Maskrey, her father-in-law, Joseph Cooley, her brother-in-law, Michael Cooley, and a few precious angel babies.
Although our hearts are broken, we find comfort knowing Jill is at peace. We’ll remember how freely she loved, how easily she made us laugh, and how she showed up for the people who needed her.
Funeral Services for Jill Ann Cooley will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem with Laythan and Kristin Musgrave officiating. Burial will follow at Cooley Cemetery in Xenia. There will be a visitation at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the funeral home. Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.
Rest peacefully, Jill. We will carry your love and your light with us forever.
