Edith Ann Besher's Obituary
Edith Ann Besher (nee Gregson), 81 years of Red Bud, IL passed away on June 16, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Red Bud, IL.
Surviving is her husband, Robert Besher of Red Bud, IL, daughters Pam (Jerry) Caron of Red Bud, IL and Bobbi (Allen) Gill of Red Bud, IL. Also surviving are grandchildren Jen Caron, Monica May, Mallory (Drew) Huebner, Brock (Sophia) Durbin, Bianca Durbin, Nathan Caron, Shane Caron, Parker (Erica Bauer) Sondag, Patrick (Aspen) Sondag; great-grandchildren Harper, Sutton, and Wells Huebner, Tucker Durbin, and Theo and Fletcher Sondag; brother Albert (Milly) Gregson, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Glen Besher, Shirley Allers, Milly (Albert) Gregson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother Edward and Dorothy Gregson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert H. and Fern Besher; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Irene (Gene) Meister, John Allers, Raymond Besher, and Marcella Besher.
Edith was married to the love of her life, Robert, for nearly 60 years. Edith earned her nursing degree from Deaconess School of Nursing. She began her career at St. Clement’s Hospital. She retired from Randolph County Nursing Home, where she spent the majority of her career as their Director of Nursing. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, IL. Edith enjoyed playing games, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, watching Food Network, and piddling around. She was famous for her cookies, German potato salad and a variety of other comfort foods. Her happy place was on her boat with Robert and all of her family. Edith loved to spend time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her pets.
Visitation:
9am - 11am Thursday June 23, 2022 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, IL
Funeral Service:
11am Thursday June 23, 2022 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, IL
Pastor Corey Hartz officiating
Inurnment at St. Marcus Cemetery in Red Bud, IL
She will be laid to rest beside her beloved grandmother, Magdalena Gregson.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery Fund.
For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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