Deloras E. Sweeney Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Deloras E. Sweeney of Mattoon, Illinois. Deloras, born on December 1, 1929, passed away on July 18, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deloras E. Sweeney to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Murray V. Robinson and Fern Robinson (Throneburg); her spouse Lavearl Eugene "Gene" Sweeney; her daughter Peggy Jo Sweeney Bradford; and her siblings, Floyd Robinson, Dean Robinson, Della Tarrant, Thelma Pendergast and Betty Robinson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Kay Beavers (Michael) of Mattoon, IL and Debra Jean Shoot (Jeff) of Greenup, IL; her grandchildren, Kristy Jones (Adam) of New Berlin, IL, Todd Beavers (Julie) of Dekalb, IL, Scott Beavers (Erin) of North Aurora, IL, Jeremy Shoot (Katherine) of Carbondale, IL, Tony Lindsay (Andrea) of Neoga, IL and Jennifer Estes (Nathan) of Hillsboro, IL; her great grandchildren, Gage, Griffin, Abby, Brody, Maddie, Lexie, Haley, Camryn, Kendal, Gabrielle, Nicholas, Trey, Landon and Mia; and her sister Wanda Gilbert. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.
