Mary Lou Nicholson

MARY LOU NICHOLSON, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:25 pm, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO.

She was born to the late Preston and Madalyn (nee Yost) Peters on March 22, 1935 in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Mary married Harold “Nick” Nicholson on February 7, 1954 in Bluefield, Virginia; he preceded her in death on February 2, 2003.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary was a member at First Baptist Church in Chester, Illinois.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:

Ginger (Mike) Cowan Chester, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Nikki Cowan, Todd (Amanda) Cowan, Nathan Nicholson and Jermey (Kayla) Nicholson

4 Great-Grandchildren:

Anna Pickett, Eva and Ari Cowan and Sunny Nicholson

1 Sister:

Donna Ellison

1 Daughter-In-Law:

Jeanette Nicholson

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by:  Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Craig Nicholson, 1 Great-Granddaughter – Landry Cowan and 1 Sister – Judy Dudley

It was Mary Lou’s wishes to be cremated.

Memorial Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, April 26, 2025

First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Dr. Mike Fogerson

Visitation:

Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois