It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Louise Purdue of Crainville, Illinois, born in Carterville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 87, on December 9, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Coy Emery and Vena Emery (DeLoach); her daughters, Lou Ann and Melissa Jane; and her siblings, Jewell Davis, Florine Mathis, Rosamond Alexander, Harold Dean and Howard Emery.

She is survived by : her daughter Melinda McGowan (Gary) of Carterville; and her pets, Woody and Bootsie.

Memorial contributions can be made to Crainville Baptist Youth Group.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home