Rilee Drew Owens

RILEE DREW OWENS, 16, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:26 pm, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to Ricky and Bobbie (nee Hughes) Owens on September 9, 2004 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Rilee was an amazing daughter and sister. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving, kind and silly girl that would light up the room with her smile. Rilee always saw the good in other and always tried to make the world a better place. She always gave her all and never expected anything in return. Rilee’s compassion was not only extended towards friends and family, but to animals as well. She would bring in every stray animal she could to give them a warm and loving home. Rilee was loved and adored by many and will be greatly missed.

She was of Pentecostal Faith. Rilee attended Chester High School where she was a member of the CHS Band and Drama Club. She loved to draw, paint and do crafts and was a great cook.

Survivors:

Parents:

Ricky and Bobbie Owens Chester, IL

1 Sister:

Avery Owens Chester, IL

Paternal Grandmother:

Barbara Gowen Perryville, MO

1 Foster Sister:

Delaney Chester, IL

3 Uncles:

William (Brenda) Hughes Millersville, PA

Harvey (Charlotte) Hughes Tilden, IL

Rocky (Nicole) Hendrix Perryville, MO

2 Aunts:

Melba (David) Sudmeyer Manning, SC

Bonnie (Phillip) Talley Wentzville, MO

Many Great Aunts & Uncles, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Maternal Grandparents – Dorothy and Leroy Hughes, Paternal Grandfather – William Owens, Paternal Step Grandfather – Vernon Gowen and 1 Uncle – Clyde Gowen

Funeral Service :

12:00 pm, Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Phillip Keeton

Interment :

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Family Choice