It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Alma Ethel Maeras of Granite City, Illinois, born in Perry, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 96, on January 10, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William August "Gus" and Nellie Elvira Shaw (Keelin); her daughter Janet Fletcher; her granddaughter Kensley Dowdy; her siblings, Edith Killian, Clifford Shaw, Lavada Smith, Levila Shaw, Lavern Shaw, Geri Illi and Jerry Ray Shaw; and her sibling-in-law Jerry Maeras.

She is survived by : her daughter Tammy Dowdy (Ken) of Granite City, Illinois; her grandchildren, Josh Dowdy and Jordan Dowdy (Josh Gunther); her great grandchildren, Lileigh Anna Barton and Logen Henry Gunther; and her sister Anita Henson. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home