Mary Alice Biggs' Obituary
Mary was joined in marriage to Kelvia Lee Biggs on March 20, 1934. They established their home in Dupo and raised seven wonderful children together until his death on November 8, 1996. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence Edward & Elizabeth Ellen, nee Mason, Rowe, her beloved daughter: Diane Maxine Meagher, two sisters: Maxine Hurt and Edna Lee VanPelt, her son-in-law: Charlie Plew, a great grandson: Jeremy Baugh, and a very special niece: Peggy McElroy. Left to celebrate her life are her children: Sally (Guy Gause) Plew of Dupo, IL., Marilyn (Bill) Conard of Danville, IL., Jill (Paul) Naylor of Albertsville, AL., Jack Biggs, Danny (Bev) Biggs, & Larry (Debbie) Biggs all of Dupo, IL., her brother: Larry (Betty) Rowe of Columbia, IL., & her son-in-law: Dennis Meagher of Dupo, IL., the pride of her life, her grandchildren: Keith Meagher, Mary (Brian) Bethea, Debbie (Brad) Dell, Dawn (Jeff) Snider, Danielle (Clif) Ticer, Justin (Leslie) Biggs, Jeff (Candice) Biggs, & Shane Biggs all of Dupo, IL., Diana (Carl) Willyard, Dennis (Rhonda) Plew both of Cahokia, IL., Kim (Anthony) Vick of Rossville, IN., Pam (Tommy) Baugh, Tammy (Philip) Tipton, Robbie Sparks, Donna (Mark) Hampton, & Jill Ann Gargus all of Albertsville, AL., Donnie (Adrianna) Sparks of Ft. Lewis, Wash., Jaime (Randy) Vaughn of St. Charles, MO., Mary is also survived by 45 Great Grandchildren who brought her joy & happiness every day, and 10 Great Great Grandchildren, she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and very special friends. Memorials may be made to Dupo Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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