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Edith M. Boling

March 20, 1921 — May 18, 2019

EDITH M. BOLING, 98, formerly of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, surrounded by family and loving care providers.

Edith was born in Low Gap, Arkansas, on March 20, 1921 to Sylvania Cordelia and Lewis House. She was the 3 rd of 5 children.

She married to James Doyle Boling on March 21, 1942, in Jasper, Arkansas. The minister was Cain Boling, her future father-in-law. James preceded her in death in 1989.

She was described by many as the most loving person they ever knew. She radiated joy and offered hope and encouragement to others. She knew no enemies. Her laughter was spontaneous, responsive and contagious.

Survivors:

3 Children: Anita Ann Boling Alka

Jimmie Ranetta Boling Adams

Rita Kay Boling

5 Grandchildren

4 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Son – John David Boling

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating: Pastor Stephen Livengood

Visitation: Saturday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

The family prefers no memorials, but your presence is greatly appreciated.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edith M. Boling, please visit our flower store.

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Pechacek Funeral Homes - Red Bud

1340 West Market Street, Red Bud, IL 62278

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