Violet Mae Feaman

VIOLET MAE FEAMAN, 99, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 5:15 pm, Friday, July 26, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Walter Thomas and Sara Lee Verna May (nee Stout) Burris on November 26, 1924 in Belknap, Illinois.

Violet married Quincy L. Feaman on November 10, 1977 in Ellis Grove, Illinois; he preceded her in death on November 15, 1993.

She had worked as a teacher in New Burnside, Illinois as well as Ellis Grove Elementary School. After retirement, Violet spent many years volunteering for the Hospital Auxiliary.

Violet was a member of First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove, Illinois where she played the piano and the organ for many years. She was also a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Violet enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to fellowship with others.

Survivors:

​1 Son:

​Gregory (Judy) Cox​Omaha, NE

​   1 Niece:​

Vicki (Bob) Riseling​Pueblo, CO

​   1 Son-in-law:​

Roger Nitzsche​Ellis Grove, IL

​   5 Grandchildren:​

Kyle (Porsha) Nitzsche, Ryan (Rose) Nitzsche, Kara (Joey) ​Carter, Nicholas Cox and Brandon Cox

​7 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by:​Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter – Pamela Nitzsche and 2 Brothers – ​Joe Burris and Don Burris

Funeral Service:​

12:00 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2024

​   First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating:​

Pastor Dan Ahlenius

Interment:​

Ellis Grove City Cemetery

​Ellis Grove, Illinois

Visitation:​

Friday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

​Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

​Saturday – 11:00 am – 12:00 p m

​   First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials:​

First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois