Mary Lou Nevitt
d. February 2, 2023
Mary Lou Nevitt, age 87, of Springfield, formerly of Sherman, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at her residence.
She is survived by her son, Greg (Susan) Nevitt of Springfield; several nieces and nephews.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brothers, Donald, Robert, “Deak”, Keith, Merrill, and Harold Wolfe; and sister, Margaret Oestreicher
She was born July 3, 1935 in Pinckneyville, the daughter of Herbert Ellsworth and Sarah Craig Wolfe.
Mary Lou graduated from Pinckneyville High School in 1953.
She married Paul Nevitt on May 19, 1962 in Pinckneyville.
Mary Lou worked for the Illinois Department of Secretary of State, Horace Mann, and State Income Tax Department.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon at Mott and Henning Funeral Home, Athens, Illinois. Immediately after the services, burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials can be made to the Athens Christian Church.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Posted February 4th, 2023 at 10:22 am
Greg I’m so sorry to hear this. Your mom was the sweetest. She will be missed terribly.
Posted February 4th, 2023 at 11:54 am
Dear Greg and Susan – So sorry to learn of Mary Lou’s passing. I have had the pleasure of knowing your mother ever since I joined the
Dear Greg and Susan: Sending my sincere sympathy to you at this time. I am remembering all the good times I have had with your mom and dad and all of the entire family. I will always keep warm thoughts in my memory for all of you.
Posted February 7th, 2023 at 7:50 pm
Greg and Susan and family: I am so very sorry to learn of Greg’s mother’s passing. My sincere condolences to you. Remember the good times and special memories and know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Love you both.