Anne Underwood

Anne Underwood, age 86, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born in 1936 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of William and Edith (Burns)  Schoeneweiss.

Anne married James Underwood on April 26, 1958.

Mourning her passing are her two sons, Stephen (wife Brenda) Underwood of Springfield, IL and David Underwood of Sadorus, IL; two grandchildren, Bryan Underwood of Denver, CO and Elizabeth “Beth” (husband Zach) Finn of Seattle, WA; one sister, Wilma Huebner; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James.

Anne graduated from Greenview High School.

She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Athens where she taught Sunday school for nearly 20 years.

Anne worked for Illini Title Company for 15 years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for six years, and Sears for over four years.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at New Life Baptist Church in Athens from 11:30 AM until time of service at 12:30 PM with Rev. Mike Standard officiating.  Burial will be held immediately after the services at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to New Life Baptist Church in Athens.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.